Literature

Norton Topics Online: Matthew Gregory Lewis Norton Topics Online: Matthew Gregory Lewis- Overview of the lurid novel "The Monk," and two extracts. Simon Brett on Monk Lewis Simon Brett on Monk Lewis- The popular success of The Monk. Matthew Gregory Lewis: "The Monk" Matthew Gregory Lewis: "The Monk"- An evaluation of this popular novel. Mathew Lewis Mathew Lewis- Literary biography of the author of "The Monk." The Monk Files The Monk Files- Extracts from contemporary letters and reviews looking at the impact of Matthew Lewis' novel. Beckford's Tower Beckford's Tower- Information for visitors to the tower (now a museum) and tomb. William Beckford: The Fool of Fonthill William Beckford: The Fool of Fonthill- Biographical article, discussing his homosexuality. William Alexander Beckford / Ellen Rodgers William Alexander Beckford / Ellen Rodgers- Genealogical information. The William Beckford Website The William Beckford Website- Includes guide to scholarly research on the author. What is the Beckford Project? What is the Beckford Project?- Describes a project to catalog Beckford's nearly 16,000 books. Mitchell, David Mitchell, David- Profile of the author and book list. Salon.com; Ghostwritten Salon.com; Ghostwritten- Review by Laura Miller. Guardian Unlimited: I think I'm Turning Japanese Guardian Unlimited: I think I'm Turning Japanese- Review of number9dream, by Steven Poole. Guardian Unlimited: Spirit that Speaks Guardian Unlimited: Spirit that Speaks- Review of Ghostwritten, by Nicholas Blincoe. The Observer: When Blade Runner meets Jack Kerouac The Observer: When Blade Runner meets Jack Kerouac- Review of number9dream, by Robert MacFarlane. The Observer: Ghostwritten The Observer: Ghostwritten- Review by Adam Lively. Winterson, Jeanette Winterson, Jeanette- The official site of the author includes a monthly column, excerpts from all her books, and links to interviews. Tressell, Robert Tressell, Robert- Hyperlinked biography of the author, from Wikipedia. The Robert Tressell Society (formerly the Robert Tressell Centre) The Robert Tressell Society (formerly the Robert Tressell Centre)- Dedicated to preserving "The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists", written in Hastings and St.Leonards c. 1906-08; … Review :: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Review :: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists- A review of the novel, with an account of a rally of homage to its author in Liverpool, 1977. [On Socialistworld.net] The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists- An introduction to the novel, with a biography of the author, a history of the manuscript, and an online digital version. Ragged Trousered Philanthopists Ragged Trousered Philanthopists- Archive details and brief history of the manuscript of the novel. [London Metropolitan University] Anne Stevenson - Poet and Critic Anne Stevenson - Poet and Critic- Personal website of the internationally acclaimed poet, critic and author. Salon.com: "About a Writer" Salon.com: "About a Writer"- Hornby talks about soccer, writing and film adaptations of his books. Guardian Unlimited Books: Nick Hornby Guardian Unlimited Books: Nick Hornby- Profile and links to articles and reviews. Nick's Books Nick's Books- Official site from Riverhead Books, Hornby's U.S. publisher, features information on the author and his books, reading guides and discussion forums. Wikipedia: Nick Hornby Wikipedia: Nick Hornby- Biography with links to related articles. Nobel Laureate William Golding Nobel Laureate William Golding- Contains biography, Nobel lecture, and list of works. The Charlotte Mary Yonge Fellowship The Charlotte Mary Yonge Fellowship- Offers a biography, works, online texts, criticism and bibliographies. The James Thomson Poetry Works The James Thomson Poetry Works- Biography and works of the Victorian poet. The Victorian Web: William Makepeace Thackeray The Victorian Web: William Makepeace Thackeray- Essays on techniques and themes in Thackeray's writing, as well as a biography and information on his Victorian context. Read Print: William Makepeace Thackeray Read Print: William Makepeace Thackeray- Complete works, biography, quotes. Bartleby.com: William Makepeace Thackeray Bartleby.com: William Makepeace Thackeray- A selection of Thackeray's writings, along with a biography and encyclopedia entry. Incompetech: William Makepeace Thackeray Incompetech: William Makepeace Thackeray- Brief biography. Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894 Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894- Brief reviews of works and photos by the University of South Carolina. Robert Louis Stevenson Holdings Robert Louis Stevenson Holdings- Details on the Stevenson collection at the University of South Carolina library. Stevenson, Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson, Robert Lewis Balfour- Biographical article on the British essayist, novelist, and poet, from the Encyclopædia Britannica. The Wife of Robert Louis Stevenson The Wife of Robert Louis Stevenson- Article on the author's relationship with his wife, Fanny Van de Grift Osborne, in the context of Aesthetic Realism. Tusitala Philatelica: Robert Louis Stevenson Tusitala Philatelica: Robert Louis Stevenson- Stevenson's works commemorated on postage stamps and other memorabilia. AllReaders.com Robert Louis Stevenson AllReaders.com Robert Louis Stevenson- Categorical checklist summary of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped, and Treasure Island. The Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club The Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club- In existence for over 120 years, the object of the Club is to foster the name of Sir Walter Scott through meetings, lectures, publications and… Legends - Shake Loose the Border Legends - Shake Loose the Border- Includes links to texts of The Antiquary, The Black Dwarf, The Bride of Lammermoor, Chronicles of the Canongate, The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Ivanho… The Walter Scott Digital Archive The Walter Scott Digital Archive- Biography, works, image database, and information on collections at the Edinburgh University Library. Bartleby.com: Sir Walter Scott Bartleby.com: Sir Walter Scott- Etexts of Scott's prose and poetry, together with a biography and encyclopedia article. The Victorian Web: Dante Gabriel Rossetti The Victorian Web: Dante Gabriel Rossetti- Resources for placing Rossetti's poetry into literary, biographical, social, and political contexts. Dante Gabriel Rossetti Photograph Dante Gabriel Rossetti Photograph- A photograph of the author. Blessèd Damozel Blessèd Damozel- Etext from The Oxford Book of English Verse at Project Bartleby. Rossetti Archive Rossetti Archive- Works, pictures, essays, reviews, and related resources. The Charles Lamb Society The Charles Lamb Society- News and contact information. Charles Lamb, Elia Charles Lamb, Elia- Essays, bibliography, links.