English Literature and literary classics (16)

American classic literature and English classic literature Library CD http://www.oldmp.com/americanclassics/ American and Old World literary classics and more. This CD contains over 2000 works for your reading and research. Purchase individual copies to be e-mailed to you in Adobe format at $3.00 ea. To purchase individual books, enter the title as listed in the Table of Contents into the secure order form where indicated.
	David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page http://charlesdickenspage.com/ Dedicated to Bringing the Genius of Dickens to a New Generation of Readers. Charles Dickens: the name conjures up visions of plum pudding and Christmas punch, quaint coaching inns and cozy firesides, but also of orphaned and starving children, misers, murderers, and abusive schoolmasters. Dickens was 19th century London personified, he survived its mean streets as a child and, largely self-educated, possessed the genius to become the greatest writer of his age. Dickens would go on to write 15 major novels and countless short stories and articles before his death on June 9, 1870. He wished to be buried, without fanfare, in a small cemetery in Rochester, but the Nation would not allow it. He was laid to rest in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey, the flowers from thousands of mourners overflowing the open grave.
	Charles Dickens Birthplace http://www.charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk/ When Charles Dickens was born in this modest house in Portsmouth, on 7th February 1812, Britain's Navy was still at war with Napoleonic France. Charles's father, John Dickens, a clerk in the Navy Pay Office, had brought his young bride Elizabeth down to Portsmouth in the summer of 1809, renting the house as the first home of their married life. The furniture, ceramics, glass, household objects and decorations faithfully re-created the Regency style which Charles's parents would have favoured, although their actual possessions have long since been dispersed. There are three furnished rooms: the parlour, the dining room and the bedroom where Charles was born. The exhibition room features a display on Charles Dickens and Portsmouth, as well as a small collection of memorabilia: the couch on which he died at his house in Kent, together with his snuff box, inkwell and paper knife, poignant reminders of an author celebrated for his prodigious talents and creative output.
	Charles Dickens for everyone http://www.dickens.asn.au/ Charles Dickens - read newsletters and books online. A verbose Victorian popular writer, of interest only to those with sheltered lives who shirk conflict? Hardly! From his own experiences in childhood, sent to labour in a blacking factory to earn a pittance for his family, Dickens knew adversity intimately. Being forced to study Dickens at school gives the false impression that Dickens is verbose. A century of language changes, and bored rebellion of students makes even Dickens' words stream by meaninglessly. In actual fact, Dickens had contempt for verbosity in all things. He has also been called a clumsy cartoonist of character. Why then, does Dickens strike such deep chords of harmony with students of human nature? He was a natural anthropologist, with a deep affection for his subject.
	William Shakespeare Plays http://www.william-shakespeare.info/ Visit this William Shakespeare site including information about his plays. Educational resource for famous William Shakespeare plays. Comprehensive facts about William Shakespeare plays plus many pictures. The plays written by the great Bard are listed below by category and alphabetical order. The section relating to the Chronology of Plays provides a list of when plays were written and published. This section provides access to the plot summary of each play, pictures, key dates, characters, history and the full script of every one of William Shakespeare's plays.
	Dickens World http://www.dickensworld.co.uk/ DickensWorld has an assortment of attractions to keep the whole family entertained; jump on board the Great Expectations Boat Ride for splashing good fun, take a trip back in time to a Victorian School complete with nasty schoolmaster or get spooked in The Haunted House of 1859. Visitors will get the chance to come face to face with some of Dicken's literary characters in their magnificent rendition of a Victorian town courtyard! After all the excitement in the Dickensian courtyard, visitors can take a rest in the 4D cinema show at Peggotty's Boathouse or at the animatronic show in the Britannia Theatre - sit back and enjoy the story of Dicken's life and his literary works...
	London School of Journalism. http://www.english-literature.org/ On our English Literature distance learning course you will have a chance to read and write about English Literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. All the best-known and best-loved writers are included, such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Swift, Boswell, The Romantic Poets, Jane Austen, and Dickens as well as others usually known only to those who study the subject at university. The course consists of nine lessons which progress chronologically through the periods of English Literature. At the end of each of the first eight lessons you will be asked to answer questions which are designed to bring out some of the most important and interesting aspects of the texts you have read, and in the ninth you will be invited to write an essay of your own choice on one of a selection of modern authors.
	Shakespeare's Plays http://www.shakespeare-online.com/ The Complete Plays of Shakespeare in scene-by-scene format. My name is Amanda Mabillard, B.A. (Honors), and I am here to provide comprehensive and accurate information about the Bard. I am also your Guide to Shakespeare for About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company, where you will find my original articles on Shakespeare's life and works. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in English from the University of Alberta and I focused on Shakespeare and Renaissance political philosophy in both undergraduate and graduate school. I have spent the last few years researching theatre history and comparative literary history.
	English Literature - A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling High School http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/explore/englishlit.htm Free literature and lessons on analyzing great books. Help and advice links from your Homeschooling Guide. Homeschooling is Cool! Ann Zeise's community website about how to homeschool your kids from preschool, kindergarten, through high school at home. Free online education, lesson ideas, web resources, and helpful articles. Top programs, books, materials, and curriculum.
	Penguin Classics - English Literature: 19th Century http://us.penguinclassics.com/ A full list of 19th century English literature published in Penguin Classics. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of the internationally renowned Penguin Group, the second-largest English-language trade book publisher in the world. Formed in 1996 as a result of the merger between Penguin Books USA and The Putnam Berkley Group, Penguin Group (USA), under the stewardship of Chief Executive Officer, David Shanks, is a leading U.S. adult and children's trade book publisher. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is a global leader also in children's publishing, through its Books for Young Readers. In addition to its burgeoning list of bestselling frontlist titles, Penguin Group (USA) takes full advantage of its extensive backlist of classic titles, all of which can be browsed at Penguinclassics.com.
	Abbeys Bookshop http://www.abbeys.com.au/ Founded in 1968 and still an Australian-owned independent, Abbey’s is the perfect place to satisfy your literary leanings or to find something special for that someone special in your life. Abbey’s can best be likened to five specialist bookshops packed into one, as well as being a general bookshop in most genres. Our range of titles in History, Science, Philosophy, Classics and Crime rival the best specialist bookshops in the world. We also have extensive sections for General Fiction, Biography, Travel, Music, Art, Religion, Psychology, Reference, Writing and Publishing and Children’s Books. Other niche areas include Food and Wine, Gardening, Theatre and Film, Plays, Poetry and Sociology. This is all in addition to the enormous range of language titles upstairs on the first floor in our Language Book Centre and Australia’s largest range of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror behind Abbey’s at our Galaxy Bookshop at 143 York Street. We don’t just carry the latest bestsellers. Our real strength is in our backlist. With books from publishers throughout the world, we have a reputation for carrying most Cambridge University Press titles, as well as a wide range from Australian, American and British university presses. We also stock most Penguin titles, including the entire range of Penguin Classics. We have over 40,000 different titles in stock at any time in Abbey’s and 15,000 in Language Book Centre. This means 55,000 tiles in stock - not the number we would like to have in stock, or the number on our database, or the number on our suppliers’ databases! We actually have them in the shop for you to buy immediately or have shipped within 24 hours.
	Literary, Words, Dictionaries and Language Guides and Information http://www.blackstump.com.au/ Literary, Words, Dictionaries and Language Guids and Information from Blackstump.
	Classic Reader :: Read Free Classic Books, Plays, and Short Stories Online http://www.classicreader.com/ We offer a large collection of free classic books, plays, and short stories by authors such as Dickens, Austen, Shakespeare and many others. You can read, search and even add your own annotations to any of the classic books. A selection of author biographies and portraits are also made available. All functions of this site are free to use although some functions require free registration. Our collection of classic stories currently contains 3237 works of literature (including 1834 short stories) by 327 authors. New works are added to the collection on a regular basis, with 0 new titles added so far this month.
	Kumon Australia & New Zealand :: Programmes :: English http://www.kumon.com.au/ Kumon's English and mathematics programmes help children master those fundamental skills essential to their overall academic performance. Mr Kumon provided universal evidence of his belief that every child possesses untapped abilities. Belief in every child's potential to excel remains central to our philosophy. In short, there's nothing a child can't do. The Kumon Method was developed to unlock the potential in every child. This is what we believe. It's our mission and every day young Kumon students are accomplishing at 500 Kumon Centres in Australia and New Zealand. With centres in 44 countries, Kumon has helped more students succeed worldwide than any other after-school programme of learning.
	Literature Study Online http://www.literature-study-online.com/ Literature & Creative Writing Web Directory, Writers' Resources & sites about authors, books & genres. Welcome to Literature-study-online, a site dedicated to the study and enjoyment of English literature. The site has grown from my own enthusiasm for reading and studying literature. I hope you find it useful. You are welcome to participate by using the forum. Throughout the site, the Bookshop links are intended to assist anyone wishing to find or purchase books. The Google search boxes will help you search this site, or the web. This site is run by one person and is not affiliated to any organisation. English Literature Links Links to web sites specialising in specific authors, periods, or genres of English literature. The list includes links to assist anyone wishing to browse or buy books by and about that author, and links which indicate when film adaptations of the author's work are available on DVD.
	The Plays of William Shakespeare - Presented by The Electronic Literature Foundation (ELF) http://www.theplays.org/ Welcome to The Electronic Literature Foundation's presentation of the Works of William Shakespeare. Sonnets, Plays, quotes, character guides, glossary and concordances, and more. Select the play you are interested in below. Each play has its own search engine, concordance, quotes, and other information. Want to discuss Shakespeare? Visit our forum. Or, if you like, share this site with a friend. And be sure to sign our guestbook. Visit ELF for more great books. Enjoy!