English / Literature

  1. A Glossary of Literary Terms -

    Listings of terms with definitions and useful examples.
  2. A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices -

    Definitions and examples of more than sixty traditional rhetorical devices.
  3. Audition Advice and Monologues to Avoid -

    From PerformInk.com.
  4. Glossary of Literary and Rhetorical Terms -

    Literary terms compiled by Professor Jack Lynch, Rutgers University.
  5. Literary Criticism -

    Critical and biographical annotated sites from Internet Public Library.
  6. Literary Resources on the Net -

    All inclusive site with links related to literature and humanities. Arranged by time period. Rutgers University.
  7. Literary Time Periods -

    Links to literature websites by time period. Westfield State College.
  8. Monologue Resources for Actors -

    Monologue resources for actors, including some free monologues online (scroll down the page to find them!).
  9. Monologues -

    Links to an archive of classic monologues, most of them short, but provides a starting point.
  10. Mr. William Shakespeare on the Internet -

    Annotated guide to scholarly Shakespeare resources.
  11. Online Literary Criticism Guide -

    Annotated collection of the best web sites to start your search for online literary criticism, including specific time periods.
  12. Poetry Lovers Page -

    Search for poets or poems, join a discussion group, submit your own creations.
  13. Poets' Corner -

    A huge library of poetry that promotes browsing and exploration. Search by author, title, or subject, among possible searches.
  14. Poets.org -

    Over 1200 poems from the Academy of American Poets. Search by keyword or browse by title, first line, or name of poet.
  15. Shakespeare Online -

    Plays, poems, analysis, biography, plots, themes, and much more.
  16. Shmoop -

    Study guides and teacher resources for literature, US history, and poetry.
  17. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare -

    Full text of plays and poetry from MIT.
  18. Writing.Com -

    An online community for writers and reading of all interests and skill levels. Requires free registration.
  19. Yahoo! Authors -

    A large listing of sites about particular authors.