Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Emperor Nero
This biographical site is well-organized and easy to follow.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: William Somerset Maugham
This collaboratively written encyclopedia article covers just the basic facts of Maugham's life and includes a brief bibliography of some of his work.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Thoreau Chronology
This resource offers a detailed chronology of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Give information on his life, writings, and lectures.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Jonathan Swift: A Brief Biography
A biography of the life and works of Irish author Jonathan Swift.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Prologue: Ruskin's Life
Biographical information about the life and works of English author John Ruskin.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Ann Petry
This site focuses on Ann Petry including a short biography, the video [10:12] "Ann Petry and Harlem's History" and links to seven of her literary works.
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor shares her experiences of struggling to learn to read and what she loves about writing stories.
Trinity College Dublin
University of Dublin: Joseph Louis Lagrange (1736 1813)
Information on the mathematical achievements of Joseph Louis Lagrange as well as biographical information.
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Lois Lowry
Read about Lois Lowry in her own words. She talks about her work and her family.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Cousin Bette: Reading Guide
Critical background information, as well as a biographical sketch and discussion questions are offered here by the publisher.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Reading Guide
Learn the background of both the book and the author, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll; then click on the Readers Guide link to use the detailed study questions to spark discussion.
Other
About the Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Brief biographical page offers some background about Ms. Haddix and the awards she's won, along with a link to a full biography.
Other
Curtain Up Backgrounder: Beth Henley
This background sketch highlights Henley's career and influences, and includes a list of credits.
Other
William Godwin Archive
Extensive bibliography of works by and about Godwin, a chronology of his life, and a good number his works in full text. There is also commentary about Godwin and his philosophy.
Other
The Biography Maker
This site explains what a biography is and outlines how to write an effective one.
Other
Dickenson College: Percy Bysshe Shelley on Nature
This resource provides an evaluation about Shelley's relationship to the natural world, as is evident in his writing, is offered here along with other links to information about the poet
Other
Dickenson College: George Gordon, Lord Byron
This resource offers an analysis of Byron's interpretation of the natural world, as evident in his writings.
Other
Dickinson College: Samuel Taylor Coleridge
An analysis of Samuel Coleridge's ideas on nature as is evident in his writings. Includes examples of his poetry.
Other
University of Evansville: Emmy Noether (1882 1935)
A very general description of some of the accomplishments of Emmy Noether. Included is a list of references and sources written about Emmy. A picture of Emmy Noether is also provided.
Other
Mostly Fiction: Amy Tan
This website provides reviews of Amy Tan's novels "The Hundred Secret Senses" and "The Joy Luck Club." There is also a list of links and biographical information.
Other
Metro active.com: Ghost Writer: Amy Tan
This website from MetroActive.com offers a newspaper article on Amy Tan and her novel "The Hundred Secret Senses." Tan discusses the "ghosts" in her novels as well as her own life as a storyteller.
Other
Mostly Fiction Recommended Books: Anne Tyler
This website offers summaries and reviews of Anne Tyler's novels "Morgan's Passing" and "The Accidental Tourist." Also included are a list of works, a list of links and a short biography.
Other
Domenico Scarlatti: A Biographical Note
This site from BaroqueMusic.org contains a rather lengthy biography on Domenico Scarletti, musician and composer.
Other
Women Writers: Louisa May Alcott
A long biographical note adapted from the author's master thesis paper. Links to other Alcott resources as well as other American women writers.