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LITERATURE
& CRITICISM
American
Literature, nineteenth-century This page lists American authors
to the end of the nineteenth-century. Links are mainly to additional
online texts.
American
Literature This well organized site contains an outline of
American literature by time periods. It includes discussions of
various trends in literature, prominent authors and their works,
and also links to other Internet literature sites.
American
Literature, Twentieth-century This page lists American authors
from the twentieth-century. Links to additional resources and
on-line texts are provided for some authors.
English
Language and Literature Resources From the Chico High School
Library. An extensive and annotated list of web sites that support
the English curriculum. Includes Shakespeare, Literature, Poetry,
Drama, and Philosophy.
English
Literature Page Collection of sites related to Literature
written in English, arranged by period, genre and nationality.
An excellent collection for research.
EServer
A comprehensive collection of online texts in the arts and humanities,
online journals, lists, discussion groups, conferences and links
to topics of interest. A top rated site.
Literature:
What makes a good short story An interactive, multimedia site
that allows students to explore the literary elements of a short
story as they journey through "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell.
A
Literary Index--Internet Resources in Literature Provides
both an overview and a review of the more significant collections
of Internet literary resources of interest to scholars, students,
and lovers of literature.
The
New York Times Books 50,000 high-quality book reviews
dating back to 1996. Registration is required to use this
site, but there is no charge.
Online
Literary Criticism Collection from the Intetnet Public Library.
This Website contains links to 4346 critical and biographical
websites about authors and their works that can be browsed by
author, by title, or by nationality and literary period.
On-Line
Literary Resources A searchable collection of links to English
and American literature sites. Limited to collections of information
useful to academics.
PAL:
Perspectives in American Literature This research and reference
guide to famous Amarican authors from all historical periods contains
annotated links to notable Web sites, brief essays on major themes
and issues, bibliographies and critical discussion questions.
Romantic
Chronology Online chronology of historical events and
lives of key figures of the Romantic Era.
Science
Fiction and Fantasy Homepage This site contains book reviews,
and author interiews as well as links to a variety of web sites
of interest to sci-fi, fantasy and horror readers.
The
Victorian Web Created as a resource for Victorian Literature
at Brown University. Essays, excerpts from primary sources, timelines,
bibliographies & images may be found on science, technology,
literature, society, economics, visual arts, politics, religion,
philosophy and "gender matters".
The
Victorian Women Writers Project Accurate transcriptions of
literary works by British women writers of the late 19th century.
This site is also valuable for its links to related Literary,
Victorian and Women's sites
Voices
From the Gaps Information on women writers of color in the
US, includes a sample of their works, biography, bibliography
and links to related sites.
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MYTHOLOGY,
MEDIEVAL & CLASSICAL
The
Camelot Project Arthurian texts, images, bibliographies, and
basic information. From the University of Rochester.
Digital
Dante This site from Columbia University, includes texts,
biography, curriculum guides, and links.
Encyclopedia
Mythica An on-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and
legend.
MythSearch
Search for myths, legends, folklore, and religions on the Web,
both past and present.
The
Robin Hood Project Texts, images, bibliographies, and basic
information about the Robin Hood stories and other outlaw tales.
From the University of Rochester.
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PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Page Large and comprehensive collection of sites related to
all areas of philosophy.
Stanford
Encyclopedia of Philosophy A searchable encyclopedia maintained
and kept up to date by experts in the field. This is a "work in
progress" with many entries yet to be written.
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SHAKESPEARE
THE
ELIZABETHAN THEATRE Text of a lecture by Professor Hilda D.
Spear (University of Dundee) held at Cologne University in October
1989. A description, with illustrations,of the theatres of the
Shakespearean and Elizabethan times.
Shakespeare
Resource Center. A collection of articles and links
covering the man, his works, play synopses, the Globe, Elizabethan
England, and more.
Shakespeare, The
Works of the Bard. A complete, searchable, collection
of Shakespear's works.
Shakespeare's
Globe. Information about Shakespeare's Theatre and the
reconstructed Globe in London.
Mr.
William Shakespeare and the Internet. A complete annotated
guide to the scholarly Shakespeare resources available on the
Internet
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GRAMMAR,
VOCABULARY AND WRITING TOOLS
A+
Research and Writing A clear and well done step by step approach
to writing research papers by the Internet Public Library
Elements
of Style by William Strunk Includes; Elementary Rules
of Usage, Elementary Principles of Composition, A Few Matters
of Form, Words and Expressions Commonly Misused, and Words Commonly
Misspelled.
Garbl's
Writing Resources Online An annotated directory of Web sites
focusing on English grammar, style and usage, the writing process,
word play, reference sources, words, plain language, active writing,
online writing experts, books on writing and favorite fiction
writers.
Grammar
Bytes Site contains an index of grammar terms, rules
of grammar, interactive exercises, and handouts and worksheets
for students and teachers.
Magnetic
Poetry Click and Drag words that appear on the screen to compose
poetry. Authors can submit their favorite poems to be posted
on the Gallery.
Paradigm Online
Writing Assistant Help with choosing what to write, organizing
ideas and revising and editing drafts.
Purdue
Online Writing Lab Writing assistance. Information sheets
on the following topics: Grammar, Spelling Rules, Correct Formats
for Different Styles of Letters, Advice on Coping with Writer's
Block, Proofreading Tips, ALA and MLA Format.
Public
Speaking Workbook A useful guide to public speaking developed
as part of a Penn State communication course. It includes
sections on selecting a topic, audience analysis, visual aids,
and more.
Vocabulary
University A collection of vocabulary puzzles to enhance
vocabulary mastery, organized by levels: high-elementary(Level
1), junior high-middle school (Level 2) and high school-college
prep (Level 3).
Word
Play An extensive collection of links to sites that feature
fun with words.
Resources
for English Teachers
Kathy
Schrock's Guide for Educators Literature and Language Arts
Page. Links to all types of resources for Language Arts teachers.
A wonderful site.
SCORE
Web based classroom resources.
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