This article "King Arthur: Romancing Politics: Overview" separates the historical facts of Arthur and his knights from the legends and literature that have rewritten history.

This is a biography of Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593). He was known as the father of English tragedy; his works include Tamburlaine the Great, Dr Faustus, The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta, and Edward the Second.

This is a biography of Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400), author of The Canterbury Tales. The biography provides interactive highlighted words for more information on that topic.

This site delves into the world of Anglo Norman literature from 1066 to 1350. This period of literature focuses on the "Specimens of the language."

This EnglishClub collection shares several classical works of literature leveled for elementary, intermediate, advanced, Shakespeare, and author information. These include various readings from William Shakespeare, Aesop, Rudyard...

Do you know what type of literature "literary Gothicism" represents? Find out what types of literature throughout the ages have been touched by the Gothic influence when you visit this site.

Given that teachers often have too much to teach and too little time, teacher Dana Dusbiber suggests an alternative approach to teaching literature for secondary ELLs: the introduction of more multicultural literature in the classroom.

This article explains how the coffee-house came to occupy a central place in 17th and 18th-century English culture and commerce, offering an alternative to rowdy pubs and more formal places of business and politics.

A feminist examination of Michael Ondaatje's "The English Patient" and its portrayal of women, specifically the interconnectedness between women's bodies and their identities.

This site from the University of Toronto gives the full text of several of Alexander Pope's poems, including "The Rape of the Lock."

The complete text of this literary work is available to download or read online in multiple digital formats.

This Cambridge History of English and American Literature entry explains Peacock's role in the rise of gothic fiction in the early 19th century Romantic era.

The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason shaped philosophical, political, and scientific discourse from the late 17th to the early 19th century. This article traces the Enlightenment back to its roots in the aftermath of the Civil War, and...

Information about rules and useful strategies for effective use of quotations.

At this site from the University of Oregon you can read Defoe's arguments for a free press as they were published in 1704.

The University of Toronto offers selected poems of Chales Lamb, with notes on his life and works.

This site talks about the different aspects of 19th-century realism. (From realist painting to literature)

Good discussion of The Vicar of Wakefiled and its history.

A psychoanalytical look at Wordsworth, with comparision to Freud, using his writings. A very detailed exploration of this topic.

In this lesson plan, students will consider Women in Africa: Tradition and Change. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. Students first examine a selection of traditional African artworks that...

The complete text of Dryden's most important critical prose work is available here from the University of Toronto.

Excellent overview of this literary theory and its influence. Provides connection to literature and accessible explanations for students.

This site contains the full text of "John Donne: His Life," as it appears in "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature." Comprehensive biography of Donne.

A survey of Campion's works from the Cambridge History of English and American Literature. Includes link to an essay on his prosody.