Bartleby.com: Dryden and His Age

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.

Excerpt taken from "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature," this site places Donne amidst Elizabethan poets of his era and defines Donne apart from them.

Provides analysis of Scott's works as well as his writing style. Looks at his themes and characters.

First section of a longer discussion on the Age of Johnson. Taken from The Cambridge History of English and American Literature.

Mary Lamb, with the editorial help of her brother, Charles, rewrote twenty of Shakespeare's plays into stories for children. This is a copy of the tex which introduced Shakespeare to many people of all ages throughout the nineteenth and...

Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.

Biography and analysis of the works of John Greenleaf Whittier. Describes his Quaker upbringing, his role as an abolitionist, honors bestowed upon him, and his ballads. Includes analysis of his anti-slavery poetry and "Snow-Bound." Use...

An in-depth biography of cavalier poet Thomas Carew. It mentions his heritage, up-bringing, education, career at court, and his death. As well as providing a wealth of information on Carew, this site also includes several of his most...

This site provides details about the contributions of Bronson Alcott to transcendental thought and explains his role in Fruitlands and Brook Farm. Explains his innovative educational theories and provides details about his family life.

Written by literary critic and Columbia professor, Brander Mathews, this site lists 23 short stories from the Middle Ages through the early 20th century. Mathews' notes on each story show the development of the genre.