University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: James Wright
Contains a wealth of information on the Ohio poet James Wright, including a biographical sketch, essays about many of his works, pictures, and copies of his poems. Provided by the English Department of University of Illinois at...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio" by James Wright
Contains an audio recording and text of the poem "Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio" by James Wright provided by the Academy of American Poets.
Library of Congress
Loc: John Keats Wrote Ode "To Autumn"
A brief overview of John Keats life and poetry in the English Romantic movement. Uses several lines from Keats' poem "To Autumn" as an example of the writing of the early 1800s.
Read Works
Read Works: "The Sheaves"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by Edward Arlington Robinson about the coming of autumn. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Robert Penn Warren
This site offers excerpts from interview with Warren about a reunion at Vanderbilt in 1956, on his writings and values, on HAWKS, on rhythm in prose. There is also a review of HEARTS OF AUTUMN. This site also has a photo of Warren.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Hoot & Howl Poems: Fall Poetry
In this instructional activity, students develop a spooky poem for autumn by utilizing strong word choice.
Other
Shadow Poetry: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadworth Longfellow (1807-1882 CE) shows his brilliance through his poetry on this site.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Stanley Kunitz
A brief biography of Stanley Kunitz, who was known not only for his poetry, but for his unfailing support of young poets. This site includes the texts of several of his poems, as well as transcripts of several interviews and critical...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: To Autumn
Read about one of John Keats' most renowned poems in this interesting site that looks at the themes, and background information on the poem.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: Wallace Stevens
Wallace Stevens is featured in this succinct biography for his modernistic poetry which draws upon his theory regarding the importance of perception. See "Wallace Stevens Activities" for related resources.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Romanticism
What inspired the iconic poetry of the Romantic period, and how did the Romantic poets portray landscape, class, radicalism, and the sublime? Find out from this collection of articles.
English Verse
English Verse: John Keats (1795 1821)
A brief sketch of Keats' tragically short life, and the full text of many poems are featured on this site. Also included is a book recommendation .
Emory University
Emory University Writing Center: Personification
A definition of personification. Includes two examples- one from the poetry of Sylvia Plath, the other from John Keats' poem "To Autumn."