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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Alan (Stewart) Paton

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Paton which includes an excerpt from "Too Late the Phalarope" and information on his other works.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Emile Zola

For Students 9th - 10th
A fairly detailed biography of Emile Zola (1840-1902 CE), complete with a few excerpts from his works.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Aldous

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of Huxley (1894-1963 CE) and a discussion of his works. Also contains links to related information.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Stephen Vincent Benet

For Students 9th - 10th
Poet, novelist, writer of short stories and a Pulitzer Prize winner. This site provides a brief account of Benet's (1898-1943 CE) life, a few excerpts from his poetry, and a list of selected works with publication dates comprise this...
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Author's Calendar: Phillip Larkin

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of The Movement, Phillip Arthur Larkin was one of the poets who "addressed everyday British life in a plain, straightforward language." This is a short biography with a few quotes from his work and a selected bibliography.
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Other

C Dickens Books: Slaughterhouse 5

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary and commentary of "Slaughterhouse 5" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Discusses several of the characters and their presence in other of Vonnegut's novels.
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Other

University of Alabama: Virginia Woolf Seminar

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Alabama site offers a wealth of material on Woolf. In addition to the customary biography, links take you to comments and analyses of several of her novels, an essay on "Men and Women" written by Woolf, and an essay on...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: "Jabberwocky," by Lewis Carroll

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the text for Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky." Also available here is a good biography of the author. Click on 'Lewis Carroll' to find the biography.
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Poets.org: Gary Soto

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, part of the official site of the Academy of American Poets, provides an overview of Gary Soto's life and career.
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New York University

Pearl S. Buck's Short Story, "The Enemy"

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summary and commentary of the short story "The Enemy," by Pearl S. Buck.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: May Swenson

For Students 9th - 10th
Photo and biography of the poet May Swenson, including a selected bibliography of some of her work.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Robert Browning

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a great biography of the English poet Robert Browning. There is also a complete bibliography included that is quite extensive.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Lewis Carroll

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very nice biography of the author of the "Alice" stories, Lewis Carroll. Also contains a selected bibliography of many of his works.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: "Blue" by May Swenson

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the poem "Blue," by May Swenson is provided at this site.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Countee Cullen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a biography on the poet Countee Cullen (1903-1946 CE). Includes a photograph and a selected bibliography.
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Other

Thomas Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interestng clearinghouse of Pynchon information.
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Other

New York Review: "A Boy's Life" by Russell Baker

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an excellent book review of a book by Russell Baker.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Charles Dickens

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Charles Dickens through this educational resource.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Susan Glaspell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you ever read "Trifles" by Susan Glaspell? Students and teachers will have an opportunity to learn more about this author and her work from the links provided by Web English Teacher.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Golding

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Web English Teacher site provides a variety of resources to assist in the teaching of William Golding's works.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alan Paton

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features excellent links to lesson plans and activities for the book "Cry, the Beloved Country."
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alfred, Lord Tennyson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you ever studied Lord Tennyson's work? This site features information on the life and work of this famous Victorian writer.
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Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Author

For Students 9th - 10th
This KiwiCareers site explores the various requirements for becoming an author. Content includes job requirements, working and employment conditions, personal profiles of actual authors, and more.