English: Web Resources

Contains books and reference resources.

Explore the peculiarities of American English as it is spoken in different regions of the country. Though we do not subscribe, some content is freely available.

Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts and images.

The New York Review of Books is one in which the most interesting and qualified minds of our time would discuss current books and issues in depth.

The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience.

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Contains books and reference resources.

Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts and images.

Luminarium contains medieval, Renaissance and 17th and 18th century literature.

The New York Review of Books is one in which the most interesting and qualified minds of our time would discuss current books and issues in depth.

The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience.

The University of California Santa Barbara provides a compilation of resources on a variety of topics.

The Center for Media & Social Impact at American University is an innovation incubator and research center that creates, studies, and showcases media for social impact.

Completely searchable and easy to use, The Chicago Manual of Style Online provides recommendations on editorial style and publishing practices for the digital age. Now offering the full contents of the 16th and 15th editions, it is the must-have reference for everyone who works with words.

Resources on how to write and plan for a paper.

"An interactive learning tool that can help you understand what makes metered poetry in English tick."

Comprehensive online writing lab.

The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience.

Tutorial on writing and publishing from University of Colorado.

This online tool will help you draft a clear thesis statement for your persuasive essay or argumentative paper.

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iTunes provides a number of podcasts that pertain to British literature. Download the iTunes application from the Internet and either search for podcasts using the global search box or by selecting Podcasts or iTunes U and searching these databases.

This site offers free eBooks, audio books and podcasts from the public domain.

MERLOT (Multimedia and Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) offers a variety of cross-discipline materials that may be searched.

"The Modern Language Association promotes the study and teaching of languages and literatures through its programs, publications, annual convention, and advocacy work. The MLA exists to support the intellectual and professional lives of its members; it provides opportunities for members to share their scholarly work and teaching experiences with colleagues, discuss trends in the academy, and advocate humanities education and workplace equity."

"The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education."

Compiled by Stephen R. Reimer, Professor of English at the University of Alberta, this site provides bibliographic citations related to Geoffrey Chaucer and his writings and life.

This project, that was initiated at the 33rd International Congress of Medieval Studies by Larry D. Benson, Edwin Duncan and Joseph Wittig and joined by a number of other medievalists, provides access to numerous websites about Chaucer and his writings.

The University of Glasgow provides the catalog of an exhibition of Chaucer's manuscripts and early printed books that was held at the Hunterian Museum from May 15 to August 28, 2004.

Offers a biography of John Donne and a selected bibliography of his works.

The Foundation's site offers biographical information about John Donne, commentary on some of his poems, a bibliography and suggestions for further reading.

Prepared by members of the Department of English at the University of Toronto, this website includes a list of works, biography and notes about Pope's life and writings.

Contains links to the works of and materials about Milton. Website's author is Kevin Creamer of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Richmond University.

Provides access to an extensive collection of Shakespeare materials and major collections of rare Renaissance books, manuscripts and works of art.

A comprehensive study guide for the world of William Shakespeare, including plays, summaries, sonnet analysis, criticism and essays.

Compiled by the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge, this website contains biographical information, a bibliography and links to other resources.

The Edmund Spenser World Bibliography contains general scholarship on Spenser and his works.

This site is compiled by Dr. Lynn H. Nelson, Professor Emeritus, Medieval History, University of Kansas.

This site, edited by Paul Halsall, Ph.D., consists of a series of links to medieval resources.

This site contains Georgetown University's medieval resources.