Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Jean Racine
Detailed biography of Jean Racine. Includes a list of plays, and a bibliography of other resources.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Blaise Pascal
This site from the University of Saint Andrews provides a short biography of Pascal. Takes a philosophical angle. Features links to existentialist philosophy, seventeenth and eighteenth century literature, and philosophy pages.
W. W. Norton
Norton Anthology: 17th Century British Literature
Delve into the world of 17th century British literature to find out what makes this period in history so unique. This overview gives a comprehensive look at the work of the era.
University of Richmond
University of Richmond: Milton
This site from the University of Richmond provides a very elaborate compilation of Milton's history and works. Readers can see texts in English or Latin. Those with RealPlayer can hear some of the poems read aloud.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: The Frog and the Rat
This site from the University of Pittsburgh provides the text only of the fable by de La Fontaine. Translated into English, but preserved in its original poetic structure.
Other
New Arts Library:paradise Lost the Summary Paraphrased
New Arts Library offers a rewritten version of Milton's summary of "Paradise Lost." Features less complicated, more modern language.
Other
C. David Claudon: Commedia Dell'arte
Background information on the literary form utilized by Moliere and others. Contains links to other information.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Jean De La Fontaine
Biographical sketch from The New Advent with an emphasis on La Fontaine's spiritual life. Details his religious training, as well as his major literary works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
Other
Jean Baptiste Poquelin De Moliere
Short article on Moliere with a color illustration. Links to a page about Freyda Thomas, a modern translator of Moliere's works.