Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Oliver Goldsmith the Vicar of Wakefield
At this website, read the full text of Oliver Goldsmith's "The Vicar of Wakefield." Included, is a brief paragraph introducing the text and its plot.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Pepys's Diary
Bibliomania.com provides the full text of Samuel Pepys's Diary as well as the preface to the original edition.
Society of Archbishop Justus
Samuel Johnson, Writer of an Age
James E. Kiefer's extensive biography features anecdotes from Samuel Johnson's childhood plus discussion of his struggles with disability and the metamorphosis of his religious and philosophical beliefs. This site includes excerpts from...
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Joseph Addison
This site from the University of Toronto gives the full text of several of Joseph Addison's poems. A link to Addison's Latin poetry and prose is available on the site.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Henry Fielding
Good biography of Henry Fielding (1707-1754 CE), the English Romantic novelist.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Vicar of Wakefield: The History of the Book
Good discussion of The Vicar of Wakefiled and its history.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: The Life of Pope by Samuel Johnson
This is an online edition of a text printed in 1905. An abridged version is also available.
Other
Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page: Time Line
Supplemental to general biographies. Features some information about Johnson's struggles with poverty and depression. Also includes major works.
Other
Samuel Johnson Page: Brief Biography
A biographical sketch of Johnson, featuring information about his difficult birth and childhood illnesses, his failed teaching career, and some details of his literary accomplishments.
Other
Acacia: John Bunyan: Sermons and Allegories
This selected bibliography of sermons and allegories by John Bunyan (1628-1688), includes the full text of The Pilgrim's Progress. Links to a Bunyan chronology and other resources are provided.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alexander Pope
Explore the world of Alexander Pope through the links found in this informative resource. This site provides links to biographical information and lesson plans for "The Rape of Lock."
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Coverley Papers From 'The Spectator'
These excerpts from The Spectator include works by Richard Steele as well from the Project Gutenberg. The introduction provides some good background information about reading Addison's (1672-1719 CE) work.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Oroonoko
Read an overview of "Oroonoko" by Aphra Behn and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
Other
Cosmic Leopard Productions: Aphra Behn
Short, but interesting biographical essay. Gives some details of Behn's early life. Includes dates of major works.
University of Massachusetts
Univ. Of Mass.: A Very Brief Biography of Alexander Pope
This site gives a brief overview of Alexander Pope's life. It includes links to two pictures of him--one as a child and one as an adult.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Alexander Pope
This site provides a biography of Alexander Pope including detailed information about Pope's life and literary career. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...