800's Literature

 
Cambridge History of English and American Literature
The 18-volume encyclopedia.
 
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
This is the first on-line edition of this famous reference work. Brewer's has been a browser's delight since the nineteenth century. It offers definitions of, and the stories behind, countless references from literature, mythology, science, philosophy and so on.
 
Glossary of Poetic Terms
This is a brief, but useful, glossary of poetic terms from the University of Pennsylvania. It deals with topics such as diction, meter, assonance and free verse.
 
Children's Literature Web Guide
A wonderful site for children's literature. Find information on classics, folklore, myth and legend, songs and poetry, bestsellers and authors.
 
William Strunk Jr.'s Elements of Style
Find here elementary rules of usage (of the dash, apostrophe, etc.), elementary principles of composition (active voice, paragraphs, etc.), guidelines on style, hints on form, and misused words and expressions.
 
Citing Sources, Guide to Library Research
Examples of citations using the formats of the best-known style manuals: APA,  MLA, Turabian and Chicago. Includes a broad selection of print and online sources. Simple and clear presentation.

 

 

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