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British Library

British Library: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Discovering Literature

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Uncover 19th-century connections from Darwin to Jack the Ripper, play a Gothic genre word game, and examine how the novel has been depicted in illustrations, book covers and photographs. [PDF]
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Truman Capote

For Students 9th - 10th
The creator of the "nonfiction novel," Truman Capote, who established his career as a Southern gothic writer, crossed the line between journalism and fiction. This biography provides his background and information about his writing and...
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Website
City University of New York

Cuny: Emily Bronte

For Students 9th - 10th
Professor Melani offers notes about Bronte's background, the novel itself, how it was received, and several interpretations.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1911, one publication is the horror novel entitled The Lair of the White Worm. This story was written by Bram Stoker.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published 1903, one work is The Jewel of Seven Stars. This horror novel was written by Bram Stoker.
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Handout
Virtual Salt

Virtual Salt: A Glossary of Literary Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a long list of literary terms complete with full definitions and examples.
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Lesson Plan
Google

Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 8: Tell Tale Heart: Unit Files

For Teachers 8th
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for the short story, Tell-Tale Heart.
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eBook
University of Maryland

Mary Shelley's Short Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
This index page links to the full text of four Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly short stories, including "The False Rhyme," "Ferdinando Eboli," "The Mourner," and "The Mortal Immortal."
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the gothic story "The Castle of Otranto" by Horace Walpole. It has been claimed that this is the first gothic novel merging medievalism and terror.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the gothic novel "Carmilla" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. This is one of the earliest works of vampire fiction.
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Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: The Grave of Love

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of the poem "Grave of Love" by Thomas Love Peacock.
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Unit Plan
Other

Frankenstein, or Modern Prometheus: Audio

For Students 9th - 10th
Download the ebook or audiobook versions of this classic work by author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.