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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Childhood Through the Looking Glass

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The objective of this site is to explore the visition of childhood through Lewis Caroll's eyes. This site features learning objectives and lesson plans. Don't miss out.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jonathan Swift

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find out more about the life and work of Jonathan Swift when you explore this site. This resource provides links to lesson plans and other activities for some of his books.
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World Wide School

World Wide School: "Edinburgh Picturesque" by Robert Louis Stevenson

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter-by-chapter complete text for Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Edinburgh Picturesque".
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Virginia Library site provides the full text of Carroll's English fiction poetry, "The Hunting of the Snark: an Agony in Eight Fits." Also available are original photos of the cover and title page.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In-depth lesson plans for teaching Lewis Carroll's adaption of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" for younger children, named "The Nursery Alice." In addition to providing learning objectives and guiding questions, this page includes...
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Renascence Editions: Regulation of the Press [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the University of Oregon you can read Defoe's arguments for a free press as they were published in 1704.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Every Man Out of His Humor

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the text of this 1599 play, taken from a 1853 edition of the work. No commentary or interpretation is offered.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through the links provided in this resource. Students and teachers will find this includes lesson plans, activities, biographical information and more.
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Nagoya University (Japan)

Nagoya University: Victorian Ghost Stories: "The Body Snatcher"

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nagoya University site provides the text to Robert Louis Stevenson's ghost story "The Body-Snatcher." Provides other interesting Victorian ghost stories at this site also.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: The Works of John Keats

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to many of Keats' poems.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: "Ode on a Grecian Urn"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the poem, "Ode on a Grecian Urn," by John Keats. Also contains notes on the poem.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Complete Works of Keats

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Links to the Complete Works of John Keats.
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British Council

British Council Arts: Nadine Gordimer

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy biography of Gordimer, a bibliography, and a critical perspective are offered by the British Arts Council. Contact information for the author is included.
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BBC

Bbc History: Rupert Brooke (1887 1915)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Rupert Brooke, English poet.
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BBC

Bbc History: Historic Figures: Samuel Johnson (1709 84)

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of English writer and critic Samuel Johnson, including personal background, career information and important works.
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BBC

Bbc History: Historic Figures: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792 1822)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of English romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, including personal background and history as a writer.
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BBC

Bbc History: Historic Figures: William Wordsworth (1170 1850)

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of English romantic poet William Wordsworth.
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British Library

British Library: Expressions of Faith: Hindu Manuscripts

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of seven Hindu books from various time periods. There is a written commentary plus great illustrations. The author of the commentary is Ravi Shankar, the famous Sitar musician.
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: "Kim" by Rudyard Kipling (Full Text)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bibliomania website features the full text of Rudyard Kipling's novel "Kim." A brief summary of the novel is also included as well as a link to Bibiomania's main Kipling page that features other full-text works by this nineteenth...
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: "Stalky and Company" by Kipling (Full Text)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bibliomania website provides the full text of Rudyard Kipling's novel, "Stalky and Company." A link to Bibiomania's main Kipling page features other full text works by this nineteenth century British author.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Robert Browning

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is on Robert Browning (1812-1889 CE) the English poet, noted for his mastery of dramatic monologue.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Elizabeth Barrett Browning

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is on Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861 CE) the English poet, the wife of Robert Browning, the most respected and successful woman poet of the Victorian period, considered seriously for the laureateship that eventually was...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Evelyn Waugh

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed biography of Waugh that focuses on how his experiences influenced his work. It includes quotes and a bibliography.
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British Library

British Library: People: Elizabeth Gaskell

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Elizabeth Gaskell. 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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