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Nagoya University (Japan)

Nagoya University: British Authors on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent and detailed site which lists over 750 British authors. The site provides links to more information about each author and is categorized by alphabet and time period. Some links may no longer work in the archived URL.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Robert Herrick

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Part of the Herrick section of the Luminarium site, this is a concise biography with links to more information.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a selection of major authors and works associated with English literature, ranging from Geoffrey Chaucer to Sir Isaac Newton. Each author's page contains online texts of the author's works, essays about the author and...
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Other

Cal Poly Univ.: Metaphysical Poetry & English Composition

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A wonderful essay by Steven Marx of Cal Poly University about teaching metaphysical poetry. Gives insight to the literary style and the poets Donne, Herbert, and Marvell.
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eBook
Oregon State University

Pascal's "Provincial Letters"

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of Pascal's "Provincial Letters," organized in a table of contents.
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eBook
Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: A Selection From the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides the e-text of the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick (1591-1674) published in the 19th century with an introduction by the editor Francis Turner Palgrave (1824-1897).
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Primary
Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Uwm Libraries:text of Pascal's "Pensees"

For Students 9th - 10th
Entire text of Pascal's 1660 Pensees essay(s).
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Article
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: American Literature by Morris Dickstein

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article by Morris Dickstein traces the history of American poetry, drama, fiction, and social and literary criticism from the early 17th century to the late 20th century. It includes a section for each century providing historical...
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: "The Twa Corbies"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of the anonymous 17th century Scottish poem "The Twa Corbies."
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Society of Archbishop Justus

Religious View of Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biographical information including religious, literary, and scientific accomplishments.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a substantial biography of Pascal with excerpts from "Pensees," and the entire text of "Provincial Letters."
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Luminarium

Luminarium: John Milton Resource Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Extensive information on the author, including biography, quotations and complete text of more than twenty works. Also has links to other resources.
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eBook
Luminarium

Luminarium: Sir John Suckling

For Students 9th - 10th
This literary website contains fifteen poems of Sir John Suckling. Also on this site famous quotes, and many essays written by students and scholars about the Cavalier Poets, among others.
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Handout
Luminarium

Luminarium: Essays and Research on the Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this comprehensive site to learn more about English Renaissance Literature. This site is a gold mine of information. It has several essays that illuminate this genre. Find out more about this period in literature through this...
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Richard Crashaw

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the index site for a great deal of information about the 17th century author Richard Crashaw (1613-1649 CE). This site has links to the life of the author, selected works, quotes from the author and more.
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Handout
Other

Fu Jen Catholic University: Metaphysical Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fu Jen University describes the term "metaphysical" and gives history and definition of the term "metaphysical poet" as coined by critic Samuel Johnson.
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Article
Other

New Arts Library: "Paradise Lost" Milton's Summary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Taken from Milton's second publication of his epic poem. These short summaries were included to help illuminate the meaning of the original text. Site by New Arts Library.
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Other

Dramatis Personae: The Cast of "Paradise Lost"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The New Arts Library offers a short descriptions of each of the characters in "Paradise Lost." Includes major and minor characters. Great guide to help keep the characters fresh in your mind.
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Other

New Arts Library: Paradise Lost Outline

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The New Arts Library offers a very extensive outline featuring all major incidents in the play. Includes references to the poem.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Vii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "How Soon Hath Time, The Subtle Thief of Youth." Includes notes and a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "I Did But Prompt the Age to Quit Their Clogs." Includes notes. Links to other poems and information on Milton's life.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xxiii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "Methought I Saw My Late Espoused Saint," including footnotes.There is also a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xviii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "On the Late Massacre in Piemont." Includes footnotes. Links to other poems by Milton and info on his life.
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Activity
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xxii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "To Cyriack Skinner," including footnotes. There is also a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.