University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Poetry of j.m. Synge
This site contains 4 of Synge's poems: "The Curse", "Danny," "On an Anniversary," and "Queens," as well as definitions for any vocabulary you might not know.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Oberon, the Fairy Prince by Ben Jonson
This etext of Ben Jonson's "Oberon, The Fairy Prince" is unaltered, and this etext also preserves, as much as possible within the constraints of the medium, the layout of the print edition.
Contemplator
Contemplator's Short History: John Gay and the Beggar's Opera
A biography of John Gay. This site also contains many related links including one of the the entire text of his play, "The Beggar's Opera."
Other
University of Delaware Library: Bernard Shaw Collection
Biographical details on the life and work of George Bernard Shaw.
Other
International Vegetarian Union: History of Vegetarianism: George Bernard Shaw
Information about Shaw as an adherent of vegetarianism, with excerpts on vegetarianism, vivisection, and animals from his writing.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Kirjasto: John Gay (1685 1732)
A brief biography of the English poet, John Gay.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Sheridan if a Daughter You Have
This site contains the poem, If a Daughter you have, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: His Life: London and Court Associations
A biographical description of Heywood's associates and connections.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The First and Last by John Galsworthy
This is the full text of the three-act play The First and Last by John Galsworthy including a list of characters.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
Text from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Given by dramatis personae and by act and scene.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Augustus Does His Bit by George Bernard Shaw
This is the full text of the one-act play Augustus Does His Bit by George Bernard Shaw including an author's note.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Mercy Otis Warren
Short biographical sketch on Mercy Otis Warren, an American revolutionary activist who called for revolt against the British.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Synge, j.m. bartleby.com
Gives short biography on J.M. Synge, and includes information on his most famous play, "The Playboy of the Western World."
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: William Somerset Maugham
This collaboratively written encyclopedia article covers just the basic facts of Maugham's life and includes a brief bibliography of some of his work.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: An Ideal Husband
This still current play, An Ideal Husband , is still relevant today. Read about the fascinating plot, setting and characters in this comprehensive site.
Emory University
Emory University: History of Drama
This Emory University resource provides information about the history of drama in the Neo-Classical time period.
Other
The Oscar Wilde Collection
Full-text collection of the works of Oscar Wilde. Easy to read and find, but there is no commentary offered.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Interview With Tom Stoppard
This is a transcript of an interview with Stoppard that was done on "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer." Stoppard talks about his writing process and creativity.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of John Gay
This site contains links to selected poems by John Gay. Also included is some biography details about him.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Harold Pinter
Substantial biographical essay with some analysis of Pinter's style and technique. Includes quotes from other sources and examples of Pinter's work.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Land of Heart's Desire by William Butler Yeats
This is the full text of the one-act drama The Land Of Heart's Desire by William Butler Yeats including a note about performances of the play.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Incognita
Congreve's novel uses dramatic techniques borrowed from theatre to tell its story. The full length book is offered here in multiple formats.
Curated OER
Theatre history.com: Oliver Goldsmith
This is a biographical profile of the 18th century Irish-English poet and playwright, Oliver Goldsmith, whose poems such as "The Deserted Village" and plays such as "She Stoops to Conquer" are considered masterpieces.