Perseus Digital Library

Perseus Digital Library

An evolving humanities digital library. Presently collects materials on classics/antiquity, Art and Archeology, 19th Century America, Arabic, Germanic, and Greek and Roman materials, Renaissance literature, the Richmond Times Dispatch, Humanist and Renaissance Italian Poetry in Latin, and other topics.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature; Arts & Humanities–History; Philosophy–General Encyclopedias And Databases

The Middle English Compendium

The Middle English Compendium

“The Middle English Compendium has been designed to offer easy access to and interconnectivity between three major Middle English electronic resources: an electronic version of the Middle English Dictionary, a HyperBibliography of Middle English prose and verse based on the MED bibliographies, and an associated network of electronic resources.” Th …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature; Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics–English; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Middle Ages (Medieval)

English Literature Dictionary and Glossary for students

English Literature Dictionary and Glossary for students

Source of definitions for terms, concepts, and theories related to English Literature. A brief biography of many well-known authors has also been included.
Subject: Reference–Biographies–Authors; Arts & Humanities–Literature; Reference–Dictionaries–Glossaries; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Biographies; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Reference–Dictionaries

Internet Shakespeare Editions: Shakespeare’s Life and Times

Internet Shakespeare Editions: Shakespeare’s Life and Times

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 …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Authors–Shakespeare

Michigan Authors and Illustrators

Michigan Authors and Illustrators

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.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Authors; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin)

The Online Medieval and Classical Library

The Online Medieval and Classical Library

“The Online Medieval and Classical Library (OMACL) is a collection of some of the most important literary works of Classical and Medieval civilization.” The site is searchable or browsable by title, author, genre, and original language (all works translated save for those in Middle English).
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Classical Literature; Arts & Humanities–Literature–Literature By Time Period; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Middle Ages (Medieval); Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Classical Literature; Arts & Humanities–Literature–Literature By Time Period; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Middle Ages (Medieval)

Shmoop: Study Guides, Teacher Resources

Shmoop: Study Guides, Teacher Resources

Find comprehensive and fun study guides for major works of literature, poetry and major events in US History. Also includes lesson plans and ideas for teachers.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Arts & Humanities–Literature–Criticism; Education–Teachers & Administrators–Lesson Planning; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help—-English And Literature; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History

Thomas More Studies

Thomas More Studies

This comprehensive site features a biography and a chronology of More’s life in addition to teaching resources and full-text of much of More’s writings. Find out more about his role as a statesman in 16th-century England, his trial and his political philosophy at this site.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–16th Century History; Regional & Country Information–Europe–United Kingdom–History; Arts & Humanities–Literature–Literature By Time Period; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Renaissance

NetSERF: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources

NetSERF: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources

NetSERF is an extremely thorough and extensive database of information on any and all aspects of medieval society and its culture. It includes search engines and a fantastic glossary for obscure medieval terminology. It also includes an extensive bibliography of sources divided up by specializations. This includes everything from history to lite …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Literature By Time Period; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Middle Ages (Medieval)

Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies

Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies

A comprehensive resource for Medieval Studies: bibliographies, European cultural studies, pedagogical resources, professional information and organizations, electronic texts, music.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts; Arts & Humanities–Literature–Literature By Time Period; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Middle Ages (Medieval)

Literature & Culture of the American 1950s

Literature & Culture of the American 1950s

A collection of online readings relating to the literature and culture of the United States in the 1950s.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Era–20th Century United States History; Arts & Humanities–Culture–Pop Culture; Arts & Humanities–Literature–Literature By Time Period

The Victorian Web

The Victorian Web

Includes information about authors from the Victorian era and background information about the society. Has contextual links for authors which provide information on those authors’ politics, religious beliefs, bibliographies, as well as symbolism and themes used in their literature.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe–United Kingdom; Arts & Humanities–Literature–Literature By Time Period; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help—-English And Literature

Aspects of the Victorian Book

Aspects of the Victorian Book

This site explains how the mechanization of the industrial revolution and increased literacy changed publishing during 19th-century England. This site discusses penny dreadfuls, yellow backs, children’s books, magazines, and novels.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Literature By Time Period; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History