Contains biographies published by the Chawton House Library focusing on women writing in English between 1600 and 1830.

Source of definitions for terms, concepts, and theories related to English Literature. A brief biography of many well-known authors has also been included.

The Internet Shakespeare Editions present this extensive site on Shakespeare’s life and times. “Topics covered include Shakespeare’s life, the stages he wrote for, and the context of the society of his time, the politics and history, the background of ideas and religion, the dramatic tradition he was part of, the literary background, and the music …

This is a database of “information on authors and illustrators born in Michigan, who live in Michigan, or who have written books about or set in Michigan. Each entry includes biographical information, and lists of works by the person.”

A free index of the Gale Literature Criticism Series searchable by author, title, or by author’s nationality or date of birth. Full text of Gale sources are not available online, but searches provide comprehensive listings of volumes containing relevant information. You will need to visit your local public or college library to view the actual vo …

Quick links to the complete works of William Shakespeare, plus study guides, discussion groups, glossary and criticism.

“An experiment in literary technology. Open Source Shakespeare attempts to be the best free website containing Shakespeare’s complete works. It is intended for scholars, thespians, and Shakespeare lovers of every kind.” Search for specific words in plays using the concordance, search for phrases or lines using the keyword search, or search by cha …

An online book about the life and literary works of Roman statesman and monk, Flavius Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator, born c. 490, d. c. 585. Links related to Cassiodorus’ “Institutiones” and other works are also provided.

Contains contemporary and classic poetry and fiction, as well as audio and video files of poets reading their work, and interviews from the print version of the magazine.

A tool to help speakers sound out the works of Shakespeare. “This guide assumes nothing. It is written for beginners. Scholarly reference is kept to a minimum, and technical terminology is usually avoided.”

This project is devoted to the study of Marcel Proust, and contains a bibliography, a list of “basic references” for Proust studies, a chronology of Proust’s life, and an archive of his selected writings.

Homepage of the Kate Chopin International Society. Contains biographical information about the author as well as criticism of her works.

A “definitive” list of the real and/or full names for hundreds of celebrities, historical figures, writers, and fictional characters. Entries are listed alphabetically by pseudonym, and some contain brief biographical information.

This site offers access to lots of scholarly materials about Shakespeare and his works. You can find out about the Renaissance, Shakespeare’s life, Shakespearean festivals, and all the plays and non-dramatic poetry.

Detailed guide to finding literary criticism and commentary about American authors. Arranged by literary periods and includes introductions and general bibliographies for each period.

Includes short biographies and web links to resources for a multitude of authors, past and present. Search for authors or browse alphabetically by last name.

Provides access to most, if not all, of the visual and written works by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in order to support scholarly study of the artist.

William Blake’s works including paintings and books are available, along with a biography and chronology of his life and works.

Learn about “past and current attempts to censor William Shakespeare’s canon of work” in this online exhibit created by librarians at Occidental College in honor of Banned Books Week. Special attention is paid to The Merchant of Venice and Thomas Bowdler, who published censored versions of Shakespeare’s works considered “more appropriate for women …

Browse an extensive list of writers from around the world who are currently living in exile in the UK due to their works. Biographical information about each author is included, as well as excerpts from their work in most cases.