University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Rise of Realism
This resource provides a wealth of information about the period of American literature from 1860-1914. There are eight good articles discussing the movements of realism, regionalism, and naturalism, the rise of black American literature,...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Classics for Young People
A launching point from the University of Calgary for several classic stories that are available online. Alphabetical by author, the list includes Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Rudyard Kipling.
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo: Helene Johnson Poetry
This site, which is provided for by the University at Buffalo, gives the text of three of the poems of this famous Harlem Renaissance author.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: Richard Matheson: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
This site contains a complete bibliography along with the awards won by Matheson.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: Ray Bradbury: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
This site offers a very extensive bibliography with the book covers of Ray Bradbury's books. This site also has a brief biography and a photograph. Click on a book's year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions...
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Zora Neale Hurston
This site focuses on Zora Neale Hurston including a bibliography, the video [2:30] "Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun" and links to 11 of her books including her most famous work There Eyes Were Watching God.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Alex Haley
This site provides a concise biography of Haley, the video [12:28] "Alex Haley Interview Roots (Merv Griffin Show 1977)" and links to six of his books.
PBS
Pbs.org: Sterling Brown, Biography
PBS offers a brief, but well-written, biography of the famous Harlem Renaissance author.
Other
Lesson Plan: Writing a Haiku
Check out this lesson plan on haiku that includes samples by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational tool.
Other
The Official Gary Soto Website
This site provides an overview of Soto's life and career, photos, and a complete listing of his books, as well as some frequently asked questions.
Other
Wordworth: Who Was Jack London?
An outstanding biography, full of detail. Great Research material!
Other
Printed Matter: Garrett Hongo April 16, 1995 a Biography
This site, provided by Printed Matter, offers a biography of Garrett Hongo.
Other
Transcendentalists.com: Walt Whitman
An informative site for learning about the Walt Whitman and the other Transcendentalists. Includes links to biographical information, portraits of Whitman, selected works, and critical interpretations.
Other
Ray Bradbury Home Page
This is a site devoted to the American author Ray Bradbury. This site contains information about the author such as personal information, his books, message boards, a newsletter and more.
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Library: Sister Carrie
Read this informative article for insights as to how American Progressive culture and turmoil is reflected in Dreiser's "Sister Carrie".
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Tennessee Williams
Presented by Internet Movie Database, this website offers a list of Williams' film credits as both writer and producer. Each film credit serves as a link to more information about that title.
Other
S.e. hinton.com
This "official S. E. Hinton web site" offers a short biography, information about her works, and a nice FAQ section with answers from the author.
Other
Reading Group guides.com: Black Boy
This site features a reading group lesson plan for the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from the informational discussion questions listed.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ernest J. Gaines Lesson Plans
An online resource featuring links to information on the life and work of Ernest J. Gaines. These links provide biographical information along with lesson plans and activities.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Richard Wright Lesson Plans
What do you know about the life and work of the author Richard Wright? Students and teachers will benefit from the information provided through the links in this resource.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Gore Vidal
This site, from a public library in Finland, provides information on Gore Vidal's life, a list of works by and about him, and other interesting information.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Tennessee Williams
This website provides a biography of Williams, with a list of his selected works and a bibliography. A good resource.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Picturing Hemingway: A Writer in His Time
Exhibit on Ernest Hemingway includes images and detailed information on his early years, relationships with other authors, the Paris years, middle and later years, and his writings.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Eudora Welty
Read this brief account of Eudora Welty's place in the pantheon of southern writers.