Cengage Learning
Houghton College Mifflin Division: Teaching Hemingway
Even though this excellent site helps teachers present Hemingway, it also helps students learn how to read his works.
City University of New York
Maryse Conde
Good introduction for research on Maryse Conde. Features a comprehensive bibliography (primary and secondary) as well as excellent links.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1957: Albert Camus
Features a comprehensive presentation of Camus, including biography, photo, acceptance speech, and other resources.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1952
This website from The Nobel Foundation features a comprehensive presentation of Mauriac, including biography, photo, and speeches.
Other
Isaac Asimov Home Page
This resource covers every aspect of Asimov's prolific writing career. Biographical information, movie connections, short story collections, lists of Asmiov's works are all here.
Other
Muhammad Alexander Russel Webb: 1846 1916
A brief biography of Muhammad Alexander Russel Webb, a writer who accepted Islam and wrote about his journey to Islam in "Islam - Our Choice." Includes an excerpt from his writing.
Other
Maryse Conde: African Literature by Women English Version
Brief biography of Maryse Conde. Features a bibliography.
Other
Maryse Conde: African Literature by Women French Version
Brief biography of Maryse Conde. Features a bibliography and a summary of the novel "Segou".
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Arthur Miller Lesson Plans
What do you want to know about the life and work of Arthur Miller? This site features links to lesson plans and information for several of his plays.
Other
Magnum Photos: Covering Conflict
A photo essay with striking photographs shot by the Magnum Group and chosen by Robin Lustig, BBC commentator, for his essay on conflict.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Gary Soto
This site, part of the official site of the Academy of American Poets, provides an overview of Gary Soto's life and career.
Other
Literary Traveler: Hemingway in Pamplona
This essay presents a first person account of running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
Black Past
Black Past: Douglass, Frederick
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief overview of the inspirational life of Fredrick Douglass, abolitionist, essayist, and promoter of rights for everyone. There are references to several of his stirring essays.
Black Past
Black Past: Ellison, Ralph
This encyclopedia article gives a brief biography of Ralph Ellison, African American novelist and essayist, famous for his book, "Invisible Man."
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Francis Bacon
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a biography as well as a brief explanation of Francis Bacon's most significant philosophical work, "Novum Organum."
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Thomas Mann (1875 1955)
Provides a short biography of German essayist/novelist Thomas Mann.
Other
El Andar Magazine: Gary Soto: Dining in Fresno
This site, part of the online version of the magazine "El Andar," presents an essay by Gary Soto about his dining experiences in Fresno, including the entertaining story of his meal with a friend in a Fresno restaurant in 1983.
Other
Hemingway: Sharks and "Old Man and the Sea"
Read the excerpt from the text that details Santiago's encounter with sharks. No additional information is given. Part of a larger site about sharks in literature.
Other
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaac Asimov
This fascinating collection of Asimov minutiae is linked to the larger Asimovonline.com site.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Quotations of Samuel Butler
This site has a list of quotes from Samuel Butler, compiled by John Bartlett.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Samuel Johnson
An account of the life and times of Samuel Johnson. Includes a list of selected works by Samuel Johnson.
Other
Uc Press: The Great Central Valley
This site, from the University of California Press, describes the book "The Great Central Valley," with text by Gerald Haslam and photos by Stephen Johnson and Robert Dawson. The description offers interesting information about the book...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Baconian System of Philosophy
While this site provides some biographical information about Francis Bacon, its major focus is on his philosophy, particularly in "Novum Organum." Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
Other
Official Site of Gary Soto
This site provides a brief biography of author, Gary Soto, and includes links to his current works.