University of Virginia
University of Virginia: The Sign of Four
Use this etext to read the entire novel at the electronic text center from the University of Virginia.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Browning's "My Last Duchess" and Dramatic Monologue
Reading Robert Browning's poem "My Last Duchess," students will explore the use of dramatic monologue as a poetic form, where the speaker often reveals far more than intended. The students will later write their own dramatic monologue...
Contemplator
Contemplator's Short History: John Gay and the Beggar's Opera
A biography of John Gay. This site also contains many related links including one of the the entire text of his play, "The Beggar's Opera."
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Louise
The full-text of Somerset Maugham's short story Louise as well as commentary.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plan Archive: As You Like It
Lesson plan that uses online resources to provide fuller examination of "As You Like It."
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Childhood Through the Looking Glass
The objective of this site is to explore the visition of childhood through Lewis Caroll's eyes. This site features learning objectives and lesson plans. Don't miss out.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plan Archive: Hero vs. Claudio
What do you know about marriage customs during the English Renaissance? Students will have an opportunity to learn about weddings and marriages in Renaissance English using "Much Ado About Nothing" as source material.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Thomas Hobbes
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University presents Hobbes' life in an outline, giving easy access to the critical information. This is a great site to check out for information on the subject.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Internet Shakespeare Editions: All the World's a Stage
The full text of Jacques's "All the World's A Stage" speech in Shakespeare's As You Like It. Includes annotations.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Rossetti Archive: Digital Scholarship With Wombattitude
A comprehensive archive of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's writings and paintings. This hypermedia archive contains detailed information on the life and works of this famous man.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sources for 17th Century English Literature
Contains a plethora of links to websites related to the 17th century. Literature, music, history, politics, and the role of woman are all covered by these links.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Biography
This site from PBS.org features a biographical note about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. A photo of the author is also included.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Ben Jonson
Luminarium.org offers an extremely useful site providing links that cover the life and career of Ben Jonson, including his works, his life, essays, and books.
World Wide School
World Wide School: "Edinburgh Picturesque" by Robert Louis Stevenson
Chapter-by-chapter complete text for Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Edinburgh Picturesque".
Luminarium
Luminarium: Essays and Research on the Renaissance
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...
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Lewis Carroll
The Victorian Web provides extensive information on author Lewis Carroll. A biography, bibliography with online text to some of his works, analysis of his writings, and much more. Links are also provided for additional information.
McMaster University
Mc Master University: Bertrand Russell: The Man/ Chronology
A chronology of the British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970).
Other
The Rossetti Archive: d.g. Rossetti
This site from The Rossetti Archive provides an incredible site in the making of all kinds of information and texts of works of Dante Grabriel Rossetti. Much is already working with a completion date of the entire project at the end of...
Other
Fu Jen University: 17th Century Poetry
Works of Robert Herrick, John Donne, George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell are featured on this site from the Fu Jen University. After reading "Upon Julia's Clothes," readers are treated to helpful questions which will help in preparation...
Other
Metro Active: "The Dark Corners of Daily Being"
This review appeared in "Metro" magazine examines the stories that make up the collection "After Rain." Barra considers Trevor "the greatest living writer of short stories in the English language." This is an interesting look at Trevor's...
Other
Ruskin on Turner
This site provides excerpts from John Ruskin's essays of J.M.W. Turner's paintings. There are several paintings and drawings at this site and some biographical information about Ruskin. The excerpts are reprinted from "The Works of Ruskin."
Other
Shakespeare Resource Center: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona" provided for by the Shakespeare Resource Center. Concise synopsis and characters with descriptions.
Other
Poetry Lovers' Page: Rudyard Kipling
An alphabetical listing of all of Rudyard Kipling's (1865-1936 CE) poems. Included in the list is a link to biographical information.
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: A Beowulf Test
The test can serve as a model for your own assessment of your students' understanding of the Old English epic poem.