CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Selected (8) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Elizabeth Bennet clashes with the proud Mr. Darcy, but soon questions her rush to judgement - in this classic commentary on love, propriety,...
Can Teach
Can Teach: Themed Book Lists
This site has lists of books for teachers and students categorized by theme. Includes alphabet books, sports and folk tales.
Other
Treehouse Tv: Babar: Activities
At the online home of the television series Babar, based on the children's literary classic featuring the wise and wonderful Babar the Elephant, find fun activities on all things Babar: crafts, wallpapers, stickers, and coloring pages.
Emory University
Emory University: History of Drama
This Emory University resource provides information about the history of drama in the Neo-Classical time period.
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Short Story Elements Trivia Quiz
This site shares a short story elements trivia game. Examples of short story elements are applied to high school classic literature.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Animal Farm
A classic novel, Animal Farm, has captured readers for decades. Read about the main characters, themes and study questions to learn more about the novel in this excellent site.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Made into a classic film, the novel, Breakfast at Tiffany's is looked at in depth in this interesting and informative site.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Frederick Chopin
This site from the North Park University provides a brief biographical sketch of pianist Frederick Chopin describes briefly the Polish nationalist themes in his compositions.
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel
Information and analysis on the central concerns, characteristics, and distinguishing features of American literature, presented in timeline format. With synopses of classic works, biographical sketches, overviews of literary movements,...
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles
This is an online study guide for the classical play Oedipus Rex / Oedipus the King by Sophocles including author information, literary elements, scene summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Other
On "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Acclaimed literary critic Dana Gioia analyzes Longfellow's classic narrative poem, "Paul Revere's Ride," encouraging readers to see beyond the story into the rationale for the structure and style of the poem.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers the Epic of Gilgamesh. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from Gilgamesh and find dozens of rich and varied...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Pamuk: My Name Is Red
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers My Name Is Red, by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamluk. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from the novel and find...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Homer: The Odyssey
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers Homer's Odyssey. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from The Odyssey and find dozens of rich and varied...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Euripides: The Bacchae
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers The Bacchae, by Euripides. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from the play and find dozens of rich and...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: The Bhagavad Gita
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers the Bhagavad Gita. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from the Gita and find dozens of rich and varied...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Shikibu: The Tale of Genji
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers The Tale of Genji, byMurasaki Shikibu. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from the tale and find dozens of...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Wu: Journey to the West
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers the Chinese folk novel Journey to the West (also known at The Monkey), generally ascribed to sixteenth-century writer Wu Cheng'en. Lesson centers on a half-hour video...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Candide
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers Candide, by Voltaire. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from the satire and find dozens of rich and varied...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: One Hundred Years of Solitude
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers One Hundred Years of Solitude, by Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Popol Vuh
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers Popol Vuh, a Mayan text that combines history and myth. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on Popol Vuh. Read an excerpt from the work...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Roy: The God of Small Things
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the novel. Read an excerpt from the work and find...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ain't That America
Students think that classic literature and historic events have little in common with life today, right? Think again! In this lesson, students get a chance to compare themes from classic novels or from American history to those found in...