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W. W. Norton

Norton Anthology: Overview of Literary Gothicism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do you know what type of literature "literary Gothicism" represents? Find out what types of literature throughout the ages have been touched by the Gothic influence when you visit this site.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a biography of Goethe, a brief discussion of his most famous work, "Faust," and a list of the many versions of this work. Also includes a bibliography.
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Other

Der Wandrer/johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a translation of Goethe's verse play "Der Wandrer" as well as interpretive music and artwork to enhance our enjoyment of the play.
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Der Schatzgraber/johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

For Students 9th - 10th
An English translation of "Der Schatzgraber" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe accompanied by interpretive artwork and music.
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Other

Bridgewater College: Goethe's Faust

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are some thought-provoking questions on Goethe's "Faust" from Bridgewater College. There are also links to an excellent biography of Goethe, a study guide to "Faust," ideas for essays, the Goethe Society Home Page, the English text...
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Dickinson Colleg: Wordsworth on Nature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A look at Wordswoth's philosophy on nature as evident in his writings. Contains a link to his complete works.
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Other

Ron: Analysis Interminable in the Other Wordsworth

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A psychoanalytical look at Wordsworth, with comparision to Freud, using his writings. A very detailed exploration of this topic.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Samuel Taylor Coleridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Toronto site provides information on Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The text of some of his works is provided.
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Peacock: The Round Table; Or King Arthur's Feast

For Students 9th - 10th
Annotated full text of Peacock's story "The Round Table; or King Arthur's Feast."
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America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
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Other

Byron: A Comprehensive Study of His Life and Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides biographical information about Byron, a chronology of works, the text of his works and other good references.
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University of Pennsylvania

Knarf English: Samuel Taylor Coleridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a British poet whose works include The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, "Dejection: An Ode," Christabel and Kubla Khan, a Vision,
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City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Melani: Romanticism: Introduction to Romanticism

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article discribing Romanticism and the Romantic Period from 1798-1832 including its beginning with the publication of Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge. Characteristics include heightened imagination, nature...
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Library of Congress

Loc: John Keats Wrote Ode "To Autumn"

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Thomas Love Peacock: The Growth of the Novel

For Students 9th - 10th
This Cambridge History of English and American Literature entry explains Peacock's role in the rise of gothic fiction in the early 19th century Romantic era.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Wordsworth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Delve into the world of William Wordsworth's work. This site provides links to biographical information on the author and lesson plans and activities for a few of his works.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: To Autumn

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about one of John Keats' most renowned poems in this interesting site that looks at the themes, and background information on the poem.
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Sonnet Central

Sonnets.org: Charles Lamb

For Students 9th - 10th
Index page for a selection of sonnets by Charles Lamb (1775-1834).
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Other

Louisiana State University: Charles Lamb 1775 1834

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a brief biography and a list of recommended works by Charles Lamb.
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Selfknowledge: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from SelfKnowlege.com provides the text of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Coleridge, with notes. It also has several links to information on Coleridge.
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Other

The Keats Shelley House: Percy Bysshe Shelley

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. It contains quotes from some of his most famous works.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Sonnet 43

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Sonnet 43" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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British Library

British Library: People: Lord Byron

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Lord Byron. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, works, and teacher resources.
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British Library

British Library: People: Robert Burns

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Robert Burns. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, works, and teacher resources.

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