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Contents
- General
- Old English (Anglo-Saxon) Period, 450-1066
- Middle English (Medieval) Period, 1066-1485
- English Renaissance, 1500-1660
- Early Renaissance, 1500-1558
- Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603
- William Shakespeare
- Jacobean Age, 1603-1625
- Caroline Age, 1625-1649
- Commonwealth/Puritan Age, 1649-1660
- The Neoclassical Period, 1600-1785
- The Restoration, 1660-1700
- The Augustan Age, 1700-1745
- The Age of Sensibility, 1745-1785
- Romantic Period, 1798-1832
- Jane Austen
- Victorian Period, 1833-1901
- Charlotte and Emily Brontë
- Charles Dickens
- George Eliot
- Thomas Hardy
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Oscar Wilde
- Edwardian Period, 1901-1914
- Rudyard Kipling
- George Bernard Shaw
- H. G. Wells
- Georgian Period, 1910-1936
- G. K. Chesterton
- Modern Period, 1914- 1945
- James Joyce
- C. S. Lewis
- Postmodernism/Contemporary, 1945-Present
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- Authorial London: The City in the Lives and Works of Its Writers Maps out in London where authors lived or stayed at and places that were mentioned or used as a setting in their writings.
- The English Poets An online edition of the 1880-1913 edition edited by Thomas Humphry Ward that includes critical profiles of poets and selections of their work up to the nineteenth century.
- The Open Anthology of Literature in English Created by John O'Brien from the University of Virginia, this site collects annotated essays, poetry, fiction, drama, and author profiles from 1650-1800. Includes writings of Daniel DeFoe, Benjamin Franklin, Anne Bradstreet, Alexander Pope, Phyllis Wheatley, and more.
- The Oxford Book of Ballads The online edition of Arthur T. Quiller-Couch's collection of 176 ballads including "I Saw Three Ships" and ballads about Robin Hood, Sir Gawain, King Arthur, and others.
- Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1900 Online version of Arthur T. Quiller-Couch's compilation of English poetry.
- The Cambridge History of English and American Literature Presents the complete 11 volume encyclopedia published in 1907-1921.
- A Celebration of Women Writers This site is dedicated to published women writers throughout history and around the world.
- Laboring-Class Poets Online Compiled by John Goodridge and his team at Nottingham Trent University, this site is a collection of British poets from 1700 - 1900. Poets include Robert Burns, John Clare, and many more.
- Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature This is a beautiful resource on Medieval, Renaissance, and 17th Century English literature.
- Pronouncing Dictionary of Authors' Names This is a great resource to find out what the correct pronunciation is of an author's name.
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Old English (Anglo-Saxon) Period, 450-1066 |
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- Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Project Gutenberg presents this 1892 translation by Lesslie Hall of the epic poem.
- Beowulf: The British Library View the British Library's copy of a manuscript of Beowulf with general facts about the epic poem.
- Caedmon, the First English Poet Summarizes what we know about Caedmon and his poetry.
- Old English Online Old English was spoken during the Medieval period. This site provides the basics and give historic perspective.
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Middle English (Medieval) Period, 1066-1485 |
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- Anthology of Middle English Literature (1350-1485) Discover texts, biographical material, and essays on Geoffrey Chaucer, John Gower, Thomas Malory, Everyman, and more.
- The Camelot Project From the Robbins Library at the University of Rochester, this site explores the Arthurian legends with sections of authors, artists, characters, places, symbolism, and creatures.
- Cant App Listen to Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales being read in Middle English.
- The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Geoffrey Chaucer The online version of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales edited by D. Laing Purves.
- Everyman The Luminarium contains links to online texts, essays and articles, and study guides about the medieval play, Everyman.
- Everyman with Other Interludes The 1909 edition of Ernest Rhy's collection of morality and miracle plays includes Everyman; The Deluge; Abraham, Melchisedec, and Isaac; The Wakefield Second Shepherds' Play; The Coventry Nativity Play; The Wakefield Miracle-Play of the Crucifixion; The Cornish Mystery-Play of the Three Maries; The Mystery of Mary Magdalene and the Apostles; The Wakefield Pageant of the Harrowing O Hell; and God's Promises.
- Harvard's Geoffrey Chaucer Website From Harvard University, this site is full of valuable information about Geoffrey Chaucer.
- Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory Presents the 1893 edition of Thomas Malory's book about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, edited by Sir Edward Strachey and published by Macmillan and Company.
- The Poems of Robert Henryson Robert Kindrick edited this collection of poems by Robert Henryson with biographical information in the introduction.
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance Retold in Modern Prose Presents the 1898 edition of Jessie L. Weston's translation of the late 14th century legend.
- Thomas Malory The British Library presents a brief biography of Thomas Malory and his Le Morte d'Arthur.
- William Langland Discusses the poem Piers Plawman which is attributed to William Langland.
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English Renaissance, 1500-1660 |
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EARLY ENGLISH RENAISSANCE, 1500-1558
ELIZABETHAN AGE, 1558-1603
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
JACOBEAN AGE, 1603-1625
CAROLINE AGE, 1625-1649
COMMONWEALTH/PURITAN PERIOD, 1649-1660
CAVALIER POETS
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- The Center for Thomas More Studies Focuses on the life and writings of Sir Thomas More.
- Nicholas Udall Presents a biography, works, essays and articles, and other resources about Nicholas Udall.
- Ralph Roister Doister by Nicholas Udall Presents the first comedy written in English.
- Sixteenth Century Renaissance English Literature (1485-1603) Highlights the key figures in British literature during the Renaissance period.
- Utopia by Sir Thomas More Here you can download Thomas More's description of a fictional island and a "perfect society."
ELIZABETHAN AGE, 1558-1603
- The Complete Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser The online version of the 1908 collection of the poetry of Edmund Spenser published by Houghton Mifflin & Co., including The Shepharde's Calendar and The Faerie Queen.
- Edward the Second by Christopher Marlowe The historical play by Christopher Marlowe about the reign and murder of King Edward II.
- Elizabethan Drama Contains biographies and edited plays (make them more readable for the modern reader) by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, George Chapman, John Ford, Robert Greene, John Lyly, Christopher Marlowe, Philip Massinger, and George Peele.
- The Francis Bacon Collection Bartleby presents seven works by Sir Francis Bacon including Essays, Civil and Moral, The New Atlantis, Advancement of Learning, The New Organon, Of the Wisdom of the Ancients, Apophthegms New and Old, and Prefaces and Prologues.
- The Francis Bacon Research Trust Explore the life and works of Francis Bacon.
- The Marlowe Society Describes the life and works of Christopher Marlowe.
- Poems by Sir Walter Raleigh The online version of the collection of poems by Sir Walter Raleigh published in 1892 by George Bell & Sons.
- Sir Philip Sidney Summarizes the life of poet Philip Sidney with selections of his poetry.
- Spenser Online Profiles the life of Edmund Spenser and his writings.
- The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlow from the Quarto of 1604 Presents the 1604 publication of Christopher Marlowe's play.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
- The Complete Works of Shakespeare Read all of William Shakespeare's comedies, histories, tragedies, and poetry.
- Folger Shakespeare Library Located in Washington D.C., this library houses the largest Shakespeare collection in the world. On the website, one can discover the life and works of William Shakespeare. This is a valuable resource!
- Frontline: The Shakespeare Mystery Based on a Frontline episode on PBS, this site explores the debate about the authorship of Shakespeare's plays.
- MIT Global Shakespeare View performances of Shakespeare’s plays from around the world.
- My Shakespeare Dive into the rich world of Shakespeare with full-text, interactive editions of his plays.
- Shakespeare Birthplace Trust The official website of William Shakespeare's birthplace contains information about the area, videos answering frequently asked questions about William Shakespeare, and more.
- Shakespeare Documented Presents a biography about William Shakespeare and a catalog of primary source relating to his life and works.
- Shakespeare Resource Center A comprehensive look at Shakespeare including play synopses, history of the Globe, the debate about authorship, and more.
- Shakespeare Uncovered This is the companion site to the PBS series where actors look deep into aspects of Shakespeare’s plays. Can also view videos of episodes, scenes from performances, and more.
- Shakespeare's First Folio Explore the University of Leeds' copy of William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories & Tragedies, also known as Shakespeare's First Folio. It is a collection of eighteen of his plays published in 1623.
- Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Take a virtual tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London.
- William Shakespeare Contains biographical materials and information about his plays, sonnets, the Globe Theatre, and more.
JACOBEAN AGE, 1603-1625
- Ben Jonson Describes the life of poet and playwright Ben Jonson.
- Elizabeth Cary, Early English Poet, Dramatist, and Scholar Profiles the life of the first woman to write a drama in English.
- English Literature: Early 17th Century (1603-1660) Profiles the key writers in the first half of the seventeenth century.
- Holy Bible - King James Version Contains the Standard version and the 1611 version of the King James Holy Bible.
- John Webster: British Library Briefly profiles the English playwright and highlights his works.
- Mary Wroth's Poetry: An Electronic Edition La Trobe University presents an online edition of Mary Wroth's poems with a biography.
- Michael Drayton Depicts the life of poet Michael Drayton with a selection of his poetry.
- The Poems of John Donne The online version of the 1896 collection of John Donne's poetry edited by Edmund Kerchever Chambers and published by Lawrence & Bullen.
- Sacred Texts: King James Bible The British Library summarizes the history of the King James Bible.
- Volpone; Or, The Fox by Ben Jonson Presents Jonson's comedy about a man who pretends to be on his deathbed to trick the three men who hope to inherit his fortune.
CAROLINE AGE, 1625-1649
- George Herbert and Bemerton This site describes the life of George Herbert and St. Andrews Church where he once lived.
- Metaphysical Lyrics & Poems of the Seventeenth Century The online version of the 1921 compilation of metaphysical poetry gathered by Sir Herbert J. C. Grierson and includes poems by Samuel Butler, John Donne, George Herbert, Richard Lovelace, Andrew Marvell, and others.
- The Poetical Works of John Milton A compilation of the poetry of John Milton including Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes.
- The Poetical Works of Sir Thomas Wyatt Online version of the 1880 collection of poetry by Sir Thomas Wyatt published by Houghton Mifflin & Co.
COMMONWEALTH/PURITAN PERIOD, 1649-1660
- Abraham Cowley (1618-1667) Gathers a biography of the English poet, quotes, links to his poetry and essays, and more.
- Andrew Marvell Profiles the English poet, Andrew Marvell, and includes selections of his poetry.
- The Great Thinkers: Thomas Hobbes Discusses the life, philosophies, and works of Thomas Hobbes.
CAVALIER POETS
- Richard Lovelace (1618-1657) Tells the story of the life of Richard Lovelace with selections of his poetry, essays and criticism, and more.
- Robert Herrick Highlights the life of Robert Herrick and some of his poems.
- Sir John Suckling Profiles the Cavalier Poet, Sir John Suckling and includes selections of his poetry.
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THE RESTORATION, 1660-1785
THE AUGUSTAN AGE, 1700-1745
THE AGE OF SENSIBILITY, 1745-1785
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- Aphra Behn Profiles the playwright, novelist, and poet Aphra Behn.
- The Book of Restoration Verse Chosen by William Stanley Braithwaite, this 1910 anthology features works by John Milton, Abraham Cowley. Thomas Stanley, Sir Edward Sherburne, and others.
- Cato: A Tragedy in Five Acts by Joseph Addison A play written in 1712 about a Roman Senator's fight for individual freedoms over the tyranny of Julius Caesar in the last years of Caesar's Civil War.
- The Diary of Samuel Pepys Samuel Pepys kept a diary from 1659 to 1669 which highlights key historic events in British history.
- English Literature: Restoration and 18th Century (1660-1785) Highlights the key writers of the Restoration Period and the 18th Century.
- George Farquhar Briefly describes the life of English playwright, George Farquhar, and links to PDFs of four of his plays: Love and a Bottle, The Constant Couple, The Recruiting Officer, and The Beaux' Stratagem.
- The International John Bunyan Society Contains a biography of John Bunyan and a chronology.
- The John Locke Collection Bartleby presents online versions of Some Thoughts Concerning Education and Two Treatises on Government.
- Oliver Goldsmith Highlights the life of author, playwright, and poet, Oliver Goldsmith, and includes links to PDFs of two of his plays: The Good-Natured Man and She Stoops to Conquer.
- The Pilgrim's Progress: From this World to that which is to Come by John Bunyan Online version of John Bunyan's allegory.
- Restoration Plays The Royal Shakespeare Company describes the comedies written during the Restoration period in England, includes links to a timeline and Restoration playwrights.
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan Presents a brief biography of Irish poet, playwright, and politician. Includes links to five of his plays: The Rivals, St. Patrick's Day, The School for Scandal, The Critic, and Pizarro.
- Samuel Pepys Summarizes the life of diarist and naval administrator, Samuel Pepys.
- The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith The online edition of Oliver Goldsmith's novel about the life of a wealthy vicar and his family who lie an idyllic life in their country parish thanks to the vicar's clever investments. The evening that his son is to marry an heiress, the vicar discovers that his merchant investor has lost all his money in bankruptcy.
- The Way of the World by William Congreve Presents the full-text of the Restoration play that follows two lovers, their quest to marry, and the myriad characters and relationships which stand in their way.
- William Congreve Contains a biography, quotes, list of works, essays, and more.
THE AUGUSTAN AGE, 1700-1745
- Anne Finch Digital Archive Discusses the life and poetry of Anne Finch.
- The Beggar's Opera by John Gay The full-text of John Gay's ballad opera which was first performed in 1728 that satirizes the corruption to be found in all levels of society.
- Complete Poetical Works of Alexander Pope The online version of the 1903 compilation of Pope's poetry published by Houghton Mifflin & Co.
- Daniel Defoe The British Library profiles the life and writings of Daniel Defoe.
- Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swifts satirical novel that describes the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver who travels to remote islands in the world.
- John Dryden Highlights the life of poet John Dryden with selections of his poetry.
- Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) Contains quotes, biography, list of works, links to essays about him, and more.
- Joseph Addison & Richard Steele Portrays the lives of English journalists Joseph Addison and Richard Steele and their collaboration on The Tatler (1709-1711) and The Spectator (1711-1712).
- Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Describes the life of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu who was a poet and well known letter writer. She is also known for bringing the smallpox inoculations to England.
- The Poems of John Dryden The online version of the 1913 collection of poetry and songs by John Dryden, edited by John Sargeant and published by Oxford University of Press.
- Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Tells of the adventure of Robinson Crusoe who was shipwrecked on an island for over 28 years.
THE AGE OF SENSIBILITY, 1745-1785
- The Book of Georgian Verse The online edition of William Stanley Braithwaite's 1909 compilation of poetry written during the reigns of the King Georges, includes selections by Samuel Johnson, Ambrose Philips, Henry Fielding, Oliver Goldsmith, Robert Fergusson, Thomas Chatterton, and others.
- Cowper & Newton Museum The official website of the museum of William Cowper's home. Includes biographies of William Cowper and John Newton.
- Dr. Johnson's House Explore the home of Dr. Samuel Johnson, includes a biography, research links, and more.
- Great Thinkers: Edmund Burke Presents a biography and introduction of his writings.
- Henry Fielding The British Library highlights the life of Henry Fielding.
- History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding Presents Henry Fielding's best novel that tells the story of Tom Jones, who grows up to be charismatic and generous, but with a tendency toward squandering.
- James Boswell Contains resources about the biographer, James Boswell.
- Johnson's Dictionary Look up words in Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language, includes a biography of Johnson.
- Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum Tour the birthplace of Samuel Johnson, includes a biography and a virtual tour.
- Thomas Gray Archive Researches the life and works of poet, letter-writer, and scholar, Thomas Gray.
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- Biography of Mary Shelley, English Novelist, Author of Frankenstein Profiles the life of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and her novel, Frankenstein.
- The Byron Society The Byron Society contains a biography and other resources about Lord Byron.
- The Charles Lamb Society Includes biographies of Charles Lamb and his sister Mary, and other resources.
- Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley The online version of the 1914 collection of poetry Percy Bysshe Shelley's poetry edited with textual notes by Thomas Hutchinson and published by Oxford University Press.
- Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth Online version of the 1888 collection of poems by William Wordsworth published by Macmillan.
- The Complete Works of Robert Burns Presents a collection of Robert Burns's poetry, songs, and correspondence, edited with a biography and notes by Allan Cunningham, published in 1855 by Philllips, Sampson, and Company.
- Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Presents the 1818 publication of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's horror novel about Dr. Victor Frankenstein who conducts an unorthodox experiment resulting in the creation of a monster.
- The Friends of Coleridge Presents a biography of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and selections of his poetry, essays and other resources.
- Keats Foundation Provides a biography of John Keats, his home in London, and selections of his poetry.
- Keats-Shelley House The official website of the house in Rome where John Keats died. Includes biographies of John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, March Shelley, Lord Byron, and others.
- The Poems of Coleridge by Samuel Taylor Coleridge Presents the poetry of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, including The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Selected with introductions and notes by Arthur Symons.
- The Poems of William Blake Presents a collection of William Blake's poetry.
- Poetical Works by John Keats The online version of John Keats's collection of poems published by Macmillan in 1884.
- Poetry by Heart: Romantic Poetry Showcase Collects poems written by poetry from the Romantic Period including William Blake, Robert Burns, Ann Radcliffe, William Wordsworth, and more.
- Poetry of Byron The online version of Matthew Arnold's 1881 compilation of Lord Byron's poetry published by Macmillan and Co.
- Robert Burns Country: The Official Robert Burns Site A comprehensive site about the Scottish bard, Robert Burns.
- The Shelley-Godwin Archive Compiles the manuscripts of Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, William Godwin, and Mary Wollstonecraft.
- Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb Written in 1807 as an introduction to William Shakespeare's plays for children, this book summarizes the bard's plays including The Tempest, A Midsummer's Night Dream, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet.
- The William Blake Archive A comprehensive look at the life, writings, and artwork of William Blake.
- Wollstonecraft Society Dedicated to the life and works of Mary Wollstonecraft, this site contains a timeline of her life and even a biographical comic book to download.
- Wordsworth Grasmere Explore Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth. Includes a biography and information about his family, his poetry and his home town.
JANE AUSTEN
- Austen.com Provides links to resources on Jane Austen including her life, her works, her times, and more.
- Emma by Jane Austen Jane Austen's novel presented online that centers upon a self-assured young lady who is determined to arrange her life and the lives of those around her into a pattern dictated by her romantic fancy.
- Jane Austen Society of North America Gathers together a resources about Jane Austen's life, works, screen adaptations, and more.
- Jane Austen's House Tells the story of Jane Austen's life and her Hampshire home and gardens.
- Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Provides the online edition of Jane Austen's novel about Fanny Price, a teenaged girl of low social rank who is brought up on her wealthy relatives' countryside estate, feels the sharp sting of rejection when her cousin Edmund, the only person who treats her as an equal, is won over by a flirtatious, exciting--and unprincipled--London girl.
- Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Presents Jane Austen's novel about young Catherine Morland's entry into nineteenth-century English society is attended by the collapse of many romantic illusions.
- Persuasion by Jane Austen The online edition of Austen's novel about how Anne Elliot sent Frederick Wentworth away seven years ago when she was an unhappy girl beset by troubles. Now she regrets it. When he returns, it takes a fortuitous series of accidents before the knots can be untied.
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Online version of Jane Austen's classic about the Bennett family living in nineteenth century English.
- Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen The online edition of Jane Austen's novel that tells the story of two sisters of opposing temperaments who share the pangs of tragic love. Their mutual suffering brings a closer understanding between the two sisters, and true love finally triumphs.
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Victorian Period, 1833-1901 |
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- Alfred Lord Tennyson: An Overview From the Victorian Web, this site offers a look at the life and works of Alfred Lord Tennyson.
- Armstrong Browning Library and Museum Located on campus of Baylor University, this library and museum's site contains biographies of Robert and Elizabeth Browning as well as their son, Robert "Pen" Wiedeman Barrett Browning.
- Aurora Leigh by Elizabeth Bennett Browning The online edition of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's epic novel in blank verse, tells the story of the making of a woman poet, exploring 'the woman question', art and its relation to politics and social oppression.
- A Beginner's Guide to Gilbert and Sullivan The English National Opera has put together this simple guide about William Schwenck Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and their fourteen comic operettas.
- A Blog of Bosh: Edward Lear and Nonsense Literature Explore the life of Edward Lear and his art, music, nonsense poetry, and other writings.
- Brantwood: John Ruskin's Home Examines the life, home, writings, and artwork of John Ruskin.
- The Browning Society Contains biographies and bibliographies for Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
- Carlyle's House Describes the lives of Thomas and Jane Carlyle, their home, and their influence on Victorian literature.
- The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan Contains the full-text of fourteen Gilbert and Sullivan operettas: The Gondoliers, The Grand Duke, H.M.S. Pinafore, Iolanthe, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, Ruddigore, The Sorcerer, Thespis, Trial by Jury, Utopia Limited, The Yeomen of the Guard, and Patience.
- The Complete Poetic and Dramatic Works of Robert Browning Presents online the 1895 Cambridge edition of a compilation of Robert Browning's poetry including "The Pied Piper of Hamelin."
- Curiouser and Curiouser!: Exploring Wonderland with Alice The University of Michigan Library presents this online exhibit about Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its influences since its 1865 publication.
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning: An Overview The Victorian Web presents a biography, bibliography, and other essays about the English poet and her works.
- Elizabeth Gaskell's House Describes the home and gardens of author Elizabeth Gaskell with brief biographies of the Gaskell family, and more.
- Farringford House and Isle of Wight: Home of Tennyson Explore the home and gardens of Alfred Lord Tennyson on the Isle of Wight. Includes biographical information of the poet and his family, a selection of his well-known poems, and more.
- The Gaskell Society Contains a biography, timeline, list of her writings, bibliography of works about her, and more.
- The George MacDonald WWW Page Focuses on the life and works of Victorian novelist and poet, George MacDonald.
- George Meredith Examine the life and works of novelist and poet George Meredith.
- Gerard Manley Hopkins The official page for the International Hopkins Association with a biography, chronology, poems, study guides, and more.
- The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive Gathers resources about W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan as well as their works.
- The Hopkins Society Contains a biography and links to other resources relating to Gerard Manley Hopkins.
- The Housman Society Celebrates the life and poetry of A. E. Housman with a biography and selections of his poetry.
- International Walter Pater Society Studies the English essayist, art and literary critic, and fiction writer, Walter Pater. Site includes chronology, bibliography, and other resources.
- J. M. Synge Highlights the life of poet and playwright J. M. Synge and includes links to full-text of his plays.
- Lewis Carroll Society of North America Contains FAQ about Lewis Carroll, links to other resources, and resources for teachers and students.
- Matthew Arnold Profiles Matthew Arnold and provides selections of his poetry.
- The Oxford Book of Victorian Verse Online verson of the 1922 publication of Arthur T. Quiller-Couch's collection of poetry from the Victorian period with selections by Walter Savage Landor, John Clare, George Darley, Thomas Hood, William Barnes, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edgar Allan Poe, and more.
- Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins The online version of Gerard Manley Hopkins's collection of poetry published by Humphrey Milford in 1918.
- The Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold The online version of the 1891 collection of Matthew Arnold's poetry published by McMillan & Co.
- Price One Penny: Cheap Literature 1837-1860 Explores penny literature from early Victorian era.
- Robert Browning From the Victorian Web, provides biographical and bibliographical information and other analytical essays.
- Rossetti Archive Discover the writing and works of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
- The Ruskin: Library, Museum, and Research Centre Contains a biography of John Ruskin and numerous resources including his complete works of prose, poetry, artwork, and more.
- Sherlockian.Net Everything about the infamous detective, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on the web can be found here including online editions of the original stories, a biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and more.
- A Shropshire Lad by A.E. Housman The online version of Alfred E. Housman's collection of poetry published by K. Paul, Trench, Treubner in 1896.
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Home Page The official website of the estate of the creator of Sherlock Holmes contains a biography, bibliography, filmography, and more.
- The String of Pearls Digital Edition Presents the digital edition of the 1846-1847 serial, The String of Pearls, A Romance about Sweeney Todd.
- Thomas Carlyle Profiles the Scottish, essayist, historian, and satirist.
- Trollope Society Researches and promotes the life and works of Anthony Trollope.
- Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray The online edition of Thackeray's satirical novel that follows the rags-to-riches tale of the captivating and ruthless Becky Sharpe as she navigates her way through London society with fearsome determination and ambition.
- A Victorian Anthology: 1837-1895 Presents the online version of the 1895 edition featuring over 1200 poems by 343 poets, edited by Edmund Clarence Stedman.
CHARLOTTE AND EMILY BRONTË
- The Brontë Society & Brontë Parsonage Museum Contains a history of the Brontë family and their home, writing, and more.
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The online edition of Charlotte Brontë's novel about the problems of a young governess, whose love affair with her master is terminated when the terrifying mystery surrounding the upper rooms of their home is exposed.
- Villette by Charlotte Brontë Presents Charlotte Brontë's novel that tells the story of Lucy Snowe making her way by teaching, as she unhappily watches John Bretton's infatuation for the flirt, Ginevra Fanshawe, but then she falls in love with and transforms the professor, Monsieur Paul Emanuel.
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Forced by a storm to spend the night at the home of the somber Heathcliff, Mr. Lockwood uncovers a tale of terror and hatred on the Yorkshire moors in this online edition of Emily Brontë's classic novel.
CHARLES DICKENS
- Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum Learn about Charles Dickens and the Portsmouth home where he was born.
- Charles Dickens Info Full of information about Charles Dickens and his novels especially A Christmas Carol.
- Charles Dickens Museum Housed at Charles Dickens's London home, here you can learn about Charles Dickens and his London.
- David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Presents the 1869 edition of Dickens novel that chronicles an English orphan boy's lessons in love, betrayal, loyalty, and forgiveness from birth to fatherhood.
- David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page Describes the world of Charles Dickens, his works, and more.
- Dickens Fellowship Explores Dickens: his life, Dickens the journalist, Dickens the novelist, and Dickens the performer.
- The Dickens Project A comprehensive site on Charles Dickens and his works from the University of California.
- The Dickens Society Contains a biography and links to other resources.
- Great Expectations by Charles Dickens The 1867 edition tells the story of Pip, an orphan in Victorian England, who is plucked from a life of poverty and informed he is to be raised and educated as a gentleman.
- The Influence of Charles Dickens on Literature Education Provides a brief biography of Charles Dickens, his influence on literature, and links to other resources. (Recommended by Mrs. McVey and her 5th grade class).
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens Presents Charles Dickens classic story of the mysterious disappearance of Edwin Drood, written at the end of Dickens's life and unfinished at the time of his death.
- Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens The online edition of Charles Dickens novel about a young orphan boy who lives in the squalid surroundings of a workhouse until he becomes involved with a gang of thieves.
- The Poems and Verses of Charles Dickens Presents a 1903 collection of poetry by Charles Dickens compiled by F. G. Kitton.
- A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Relates the adventures of a young Englishman who gives his life during the French Revolution to save the husband of the woman he loves.www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35536
GEORGE ELIOT
- George Eliot Archive Gathers a wide variety of resources about Mary Anne Evans including biographical resources, her books (novels, nonfiction, poetry), portraits done of her, and more.
- The George Eliot Fellowship Explores the life and writings of Mary Anne Evans who wrote with the penname, George Eliot.
- Griff House This is the house where Mary Anne Evans (George Eliot) grew up.
- Middlemarch by George Eliot The online edition of George Eliot's novel that centers around the inhabitants of a fictitious Midlands town and their evolving relationships to each other.
- The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot Tells the story of Young Maggie Tulliver, whose loyalty to her beloved older brother, Tom, and to the rest of her family, is tragically tested when she falls in love with the son of her father's bitterest enemy.
- Silas Mariner by George Eliot The 1861 edition of George Eliot's novel about how a bitter man living alone with his hoard of gold learns about the power of love after he loses his wealth and takes in an orphan girl who grows up and continues to care for him.
THOMAS HARDY
- Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy Tells the story of Jude Fawley, an impoverished stonemason who aspires to the ministry and fails to fulfill the opposite expectations of the two women he loves in Victorian society.
- The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy Presents the online edition of Thomas Hardy's novel about a headstrong man who rises to become the richest corn merchant and chief citizen in his town. Despite his great wealth and power, however, the man can not forget his past.
- The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy The online edition that tells the story of diamond merchant Clym Yeobrigh who is tired of life in Paris, returns to quiet Egdon Heath to become a schoolmaster, and attracts the attention of the free-spirited Eustacia Vye who is very disappointed when she realizes Clym has come home to stay.
- Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman by Thomas Hardy Presents online Thomas Hardy's novel about a young woman who attempts to restore her family's fortunes, is seduced by a heartless aristocrat, and is punished by society's double standards when she gets a chance at real love.
- Thomas Hardy Society This society's home page contains information about Thomas Hardy, his novels, his poems, his homes, and more.
- Wessex Poems & Other Verses by Thomas Hardy The online version of Thomas Hardy's book of poetry published by Macmillian in 1919.
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
- The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson Presents the online edition about a young Englishman, seeking to avenge the death of his father, becomes involved in the band of the Black Arrow and the events of the War of the Roses.
- A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson An online edition of the 1895 publication of Robert Louis Stevenson's collection of poetry for children illustrated by Charles Robinson and published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
- Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Presents an online edition of Robert Stevenson's novel about David Belfour who is kidnapped by his villainous uncle. He later escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish Highlanders against English rule.
- The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale The online edition that tells the story of one family that is torn apart when two brothers split their loyalties between the warring factions of the 1745 Jacobite rising.
- Robert Louis Stevenson The National Library of Scotland profiles the life of Robert Louis Stevenson with images of materials from its collection.
- Robert Louis Stevenson Museum Contains a biographies of Stevenson and his family, listing of his works, a description of his time, and more.
- Robert Louis Stevenson Website A comprehensive site about the author of Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and The Black Arrow.
- Stevenson House: The Former Home of Robert Louis Stevenson in Edinburgh Stevenson lived at this home from 1850-1880. It continues to be a private residence, but this site tells of its history.
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson The online edition of Stevenson's novel featuring scientist Dr. Jekyll who takes on an evil persona by night
- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Presents the online edition of the classic pirate tale about Jim Hawkins who discovers a treasure map that leads to a pirate fortune as well as great danger.
OSCAR WILDE
- The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde The online format of Oscar Wilde's story about a celebrated and feared English ghost who is outraged when the new American owners of his haunting place refuse to take him seriously and actually fight back against him. Illustrated by Wallace Goldsmith and published by John W. Luce & Co. in 1906.
- The Happy Prince and other Tales by Oscar Wilde The online edition of the 1910 collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde with illustrations by Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood.
- The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Oscar Wilde Presents Oscar Wilde's play about two seemingly unrelated parties are thrown into ridiculous entanglement when their fake identities, maintained in order to escape social responsibilities, grow ever more complicated to uphold.
- Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde The online format of the 1917 publication of Oscar Wilde's satirical play about a woman suspects that her husband is having an affair.
- The Official Web Site of Oscar Wilde Contains a biography, fast facts, photos, quotes, bibliography of works, and more.
- Oscar Wilde House: Dublin Oscar Wilde grew up at this house in Dublin. Here you can learn about his parents, William and Jane Wilde as well as about their son, Oscar.
- Oscar Wilde Online Provides a wide variety about Oscar Wilde including his life, plays, novels, short stories, poetry, essays, lectures, and more.
- Oscar Wilde Society Provides a biography and other information about Oscar Wilde.
- The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Presents the online version of the 1890 edition of Oscar Wilde's novel about Dorian Gray who makes a Faustian bargain to sell his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty.
- Poems with The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde Online version of the 1913 collection of poems by Oscar Wilde published by Methuen & Co. Ltd.
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- Alfred Noyes Profiles the British poet and playwright who wrote The Highwayman.
- Discover J. M. Barrie Explore the life of J. M. Barrie and the Llewelyn Davies family who inspired Barrie to create Peter Pan.
- Ford Madox Ford Society Contains a biography of the novelist and poet as well as a list of all of his books.
- The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy Chronicles the lives of the monied Forsytes, whose sense of what is valuable in this world is constantly at war with their passions in an online format.
- Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad The online edition of Joseph Conrad's novella about the captain of a steamship on the Congo River who meets and observes Mr. Kurtz, the fabled chief of the Inner Station for the trading company on that river in 1890.
- John Galsworthy John Galsworthy won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. This page from the Nobel Prize site, provides a biography and facts about Galsworthy.
- Sligo Yeats Society The Yeats Society in Sligo, Ireland, provides a biography of the Irish poet, selections of his work, and more.
- William Butler Yeats Collection Presents the online versions of three books of poetry by William Butler Yeats: The Wind Among the Reeds (1899), Responsibilities and Other Poems (1916), and The Wild Swans at Coole (1919).
Rudyard Kipling
- "Captains Courageous" by Rudyard Kipling Presents online the 1897 edition of Kipling's novel about an American millionsaire's son who is saved from drowning by a New England fishing schooner and forced to prove his worth to the captain and crew. Illustrated by Isaac Walton.
- The Complete Collection of Poems by Rudyard Kipling Gathers the poems written by Rudyard Kipling and includes a short biography.
- The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Presents in an online format, the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves, and the wild animals of the jungle.
- Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling Gathers a collection of animals stories explaining such mysteries as why camels, leopards, elephants, and armadillos look the way they do.
- Kim by Rudyard Kipling The online edition of Rudyard Kipling's 1901 novel published by Doubleday that tells the story of Kim, an Irish orphan who grows up in British India and has a life of adventure and intrigue.
- The Kipling Society Full of resources about Rudyard Kipling and his writings.
- Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. This site presents a biography and facts about Kipling.
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
- Androcles and the Lion by Bernard Shaw Presents Shaw's play based on the fable about a Greek tailor's conversion to Christianity, his befriending of a lion, and gladiatorial experience in Nero's Coliseum.
- Caesar and Cleopatra by Bernard Shaw The online edition of Shaw's satire on Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.
- George Bernard Shaw Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925. Here is a short biography and facts about the playwright.
- Man and Superman by Bernard Shaw Presents Shaw's play based on the Don Juan theme.
- Major Barbara by Bernard Shaw The online edition of Shaw's play about poverty and society, dramatized in the struggle between a wealthy man and his daughter, Barbara, who works with the Salvation Army.
- Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw The online edition of Shaw's play a professor of languages who sets out to transform a Cockney girl into a sophisticated lady. This would later be adapted into the musical, My Fair Lady.
- Shaw's Corner Describes the country home of George Bernard home, includes a short biography and more.
H.G. WELLS
- The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance by H. G. Wells The online edition the tale of a scientist who discovers how to make his body become invisible, but, when he can't make himself visible again, becomes violently insane.
- The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells The unabridged telling of how victims of a shipwreck in the Pacific discover an island ruled by an ominous scientist who performs ghastly genetic experiments which change animals into grotesque, partially human creatures.
- The Life and Work of H. G. Wells Provides a brief biography of H. G. Wells.
- The Time Machine by H. G. Wells Presents the online version of Wells's novel about a scientist who invents a time machine and uses it to travel into the future, where he discovers the childlike Eloi and the hideous underground Morlocks.
- War of the Worlds On October 30, 1938 the Mercury Theater on the Air broadcasted a radio play based on H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds, narrated and directed by a young Orson Welles. It was so realistic that thousands of Americans were convinced that the Earth was under a Martian attack.
- The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells The online edition of H. G. Wells' novel about an Englishman who tries to find his wife while the British military and human technology fail in their efforts to stop the Martians, which have begun to kill and feed off of humans.
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Georgian Period, 1910-1936 |
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- Collected Poems by Rupert Brooke The online version of the 1915 collection of Rupert Brooke's poetry.
- First World War Poetry Archive Collects poems written by poets who served during World War I including Robert Graves and Wilfred Owen.
- Georgian Poetry, 1920-1922 Presents the 1922 anthology of poetry edited by Edward Howard Marsh that features poems by Lascelles Abercrombie, W. H. Davies, Walter de la Mare, John Freeman, Robert Graves, William Kerr, D. H. Lawrence, Edward Shanks, and more.
- John Masefield Society Provides a biography, list of writings, a gallery of images of items in their collection of the British Poet Laureate 1930-1967.
- The Rupert Brooke Society Collects the poems of Rupert Brooke and contains articles about Brooke and his work.
- Siegfried Sassoon Describes the life of World War I poet, Siegfried Sassoon with selections of his poetry.
- Siegfried Sassoon Fellowship Established in 2001, this fellowship has a biography and other links on its site.
- Wilfred Owen Association Full of information about World War I poet, Wilfred Owen.
- William H. Davies Profiles the life of poet William H. Davies.
G. K. CHESTERTON
- The Ballad of the White Horse by G. K. Chesterton The online edition of G. K. Chesterton's epic poem about Alfred the Great's vision of the Virgin Mary that inspired him to rally the local chiefs and defeat the invading Danes.
- The Everlasting Man by G. K. Chesterton Presents the online edition of Chesterton's apologetic that explores how the fulfillment of all of man's desires takes place in the person of Christ and in Christ's Church.
- G. K. Chesterton Profiles the novelist, essayist, poet, art and literary critic, G. K. Chesterton. Includes a selection of his poetry.
- The Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton The online edition of Chesterton's first collection of twelve short mysteries featuring Father Brown, who uses his wisdom, common sense, and experience as a confessor to solve baffling, fascinating crimes-and save lost souls along the way.
- Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton The online edition of Chesterton's apologetic in which he defends traditional Christianity as he describes his own transformation from skepticism to acceptance.
- Poems by G. K. Chesterton Presents the 1916 collection of poems by G. K. Chesterton including "Lepanto."
- The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton This site is full of resources about Chesterton including a biography, quotes, essays, and a reading plan for those who want to read his apologetics, fiction, essays, literary criticism and biographies, social commentary and economics, poetry, and more.
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Modern Period, 1900-Present |
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- Agatha Christie Contains a biography of the Queen of Crime, information about her novels, maps of locations in her books, and more.
- Aldous Huxley: Brave New World Discusses Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and includes a digital version of the novel.
- Aldous Huxley: Somaweb.org Compiles a collection of links relating to Huxley and his novel, Brave New World.
- Arnold Bennett Society Explores the life and works of British novelist, short story writer, and playwright, Arnold Bennett.
- Biography of Samuel Beckett, Irish Novelist, Playwright, and Poet Profiles the Irish writer of Waiting for Godot, Happy Days, Endgame, and more.
- D.H. Lawrence Presents a short biography of D. H. Lawrence and selections of his poetry.
- Discover Dylan Thomas Maintained by his granddaughter, Hannah Ellis, this site contains a biography; lists of his poetry, stories, plays, screenplays; and information about his haunts.
- Discovering Literature: 20th Century The British Library compiles author profiles, articles, themes, and the library's literary treasures such as T. S. Eliot's manuscript of The Waste Land.
- Doris Lessing Doris Lessing was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007. The Nobel website contains a biography, facts about her and her works, as well as links to her Nobel Lecture which was given on December 7, 2007 by her publisher, Nicholas Pearson.
- Doris Lessing: A Retrospective Jan Hanford has created this site with a biography, listings of her works, and more.
- Dorothy Richardson Society Gathers resources about author Dorothy Richardson including a biography, works about her, criticism, and more.
- Dylan Thomas Birthplace Describes the poet, his works, and the home where he was born.
- Dylan Thomas Centre Explore the world of Dylan Thomas and his work.
- E. M. Forster The British Library tells the story of the life of novelist E. M. Forster.
- Graham Greene Profiles the English novelist, journalist, and playwright Graham Greene.
- Greenway Agatha's holiday home contains a biography and descriptions of her home.
- Howard's End by E. M. Forster Features the full text of E. M. Forster's novel about an old country home in Hertfordshire called Howards End which becomes the object of an inheritance dispute between the Wilcox family and the Schlegel sisters.
- Louis MacNeice Presents a biography of the Irish poet and playwright with selections of his poetry.
- The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie Presents Agatha Christie's first mystery novel and introduces the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.
- Robert Graves Researches the life of author Robert Graves including his service in World War I, his poetry, and his books.
- Samuel Beckett Samuel Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. The Nobel Prize page contains a biography and facts about his life.
- Samuel Beckett Society The Samuel Beckett Society provides a biography of Samuel Beckett as well as other resources about the playwright.
- Stevie Smith Profiles and life and works of poet Stevie Smith, with selections of her poetry.
- The Tolkien Estate The official site of J. R. R. Tolkien contains a wealth of information about Tolkien, his writings, his artwork, his letters, audio recordings of readings, and videos.
- The Tolkien Society Contains a biography, timeline, list of books by Tolkien, and a list of books about Tolkien.
- Virginia Woolf Profiles the life and career of Virginia Woolf.
- W. H. Auden Society Contains selections of Auden's poetry, recordings of his poetry being recited, and links other resources about W. H. Auden.
- William Empson Explores the life and career as poet and critic of William Empson.
JAMES JOYCE
- Dubliners by James Joyce The online edition of James Joyce's fifteen vignettes of Irish life in Dublin.
- International James Joyce Foundation Contains bibliographies of works on James Joyce and works by James Joyce as well as a timeline, criticism, and links to other resources.
- The James Joyce Centre Examines the life and works of Irish author James Joyce.
- James Joyce Tower and Museum Explore the life and works of James Joyce at the tower depicted in the opening scenes of Ulysses.
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce Presents the full-text of an autobiographical novel by James Joyce depicting the childhood, adolescence, and early manhood of Stephen Dedalus.
- Ulysses by James Joyce The online full-text of James Joyce's masterpiece that depicts nineteen hours in Dublin, Ireland on June 16th, 1904 and the consciousness of two men, Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom.
- Ulysses Guide Patrick Hastings, English Department chair at Gilman School in Baltimore, Maryland, created this guide to help readers get through one of the greatest masterpieces in English, James Joyce's Ulysses.
C. S. LEWIS
- C. S. Lewis The official website maintained by HarperCollins contains a short biography with timeline and lists of his books (with links to purchase), a blog with Lewis scholars, book guides, and other resources.
- C. S. Lewis Foundation: Living the Legacy of C. S. Lewis Provides a biography and timeline about C. S. Lewis, information about his Oxford home, study guides to his works, and a list of quotes attributed to him.
- Into the Wardrobe - A C. S. Lewis Website Web designer John Visser first launched this site in 1994 and provides a biography, list of his works, essays, other resources, and more.
- Narnia Web Delves into the world of C.S. Lewis and The Chronicles of Narnia series.
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- Alan Ayckbourn The official website of the English playwright who has written 87 plays.
- Biography of William Golding, British Novelist Profiles the British author of The Lord of the Flies.
- Caryl Churchill The British Library summarizes the life of playwright Caryl Churchill.
- Douglas Adams Focuses on the humorous science ficiton author of The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy.
- Eavan Boland The Poetry Foundation presents a biography of Irish poet Eavan Boland and a selection of her poetry.
- Edward Bond Dramatist The official site of English dramatist, Edward Bond, who has written over 50 plays.
- The Elizabeth Bowen Society Studies the life and works of Elizabeth Bowen.
- George Orwell Explores the life of George Orwell, his works, the films based on his novels, and the impact of his novels on society.
- Harold Pinter A comprehensive look at the English playwright and his work.
- Harold Pinter Provides facts about the playwright and his Nobel Lecture that was given on December 7, 2005. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2005.
- The Harry Potter Lexicon Describes the characters, places, magic, creatures, and objects in JK Rowling's Wizarding World.
- International Anthony Burgess Foundation Discuses the life of Anthony Burgess who was a novelist, playwright, poet, composer, journalist, and broadcaster.
- J. K. Rowling The official website of the author of the Harry Potter series.
- John Fowles Takes a look at the life of John Fowles and his novels.
- Ken Follett The official website of the author of the Pillars of the Earth saga and others.
- The Orwell Foundation Compiles a wealth of information on the life and writings of George Orwell.
- The Phililp Larkin Society Studies the life and works of Philip Larkin with a biography and bibliography of his writings.
- Seamus Heaney Seamus Heaney was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995. This site contains a biography, facts about his life and works, and his Nobel Lecture given on December 7, 1995.
- Seamus Heaney Homeplace The official site of the Irish poet, playwright, and translator's childhood homes in where you can learn about his life and his literature.
- Ted Hughes Society Chronicles the life, poetry, drama, and prose of Ted Hughes.
- V. S. Naipaul V. S. Naipaul was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001. The Nobel site contains a biography, facts about him and his work, and his Nobel Lecture that he gave on December 7, 2001.
- William Golding The official website of the William Golding estate contains a biography, information about his books, and more.
- William Golding William Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983. This site contains a biography, facts about him and his works, and his Nobel Lecture that he gave on December 7, 1983.
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