English Literature->Literary History
General Resources->Cultural and Historical Contexts
General Resources->Course Syllabi

This is the digitized version of a lecture delivered in 1998 by Professor Ian Johnston, a Research Associate at Vancouver Island University. It first introduces the historical context in which the style of satire was able to develop in Part A. Then, in Part B, it defines what satire really is and its literary significance. In Part C, Johnston explains some key terms that come up often when explaining the stylistic techniques of satire. The range of tones that satire can take is explored in Part D, which is followed by the examining of some basic techniques and strategies that are implemented when writing satire in Part E. Finally, in Part F, the issue of whether or not satire works, whether it is effective in influencing the audience to react in a certain way, is discussed.

This electronic document is an easy-to-read introduction to the genre of satire, and will surely be helpful to those studying literature who are specifically interested in how satiric irony was used in British writing during the 18th century. Furthermore, the straightforward and concise writing style, along with the clean and simple format makes the content accessible to any user, even if he/she has no background knowledge of English literature.

URL : http://records.viu.ca/~Johnstoi/Eng200/satire3.htm

Keyword(s) : satire , genre of satire , 18c British writing

General Resources->Cultural and Historical Contexts
General Resources->Course Syllabi
General Resources->Anthologies/Collections

This Website was created by T.V. Reed as a project for the American Studies program of Washington State University.

This site is organized into the following categories: Historical Periods and Topics (general interest and topical sites arranged chronologically); Historical Figures (primarily political, but including some social and cultural figures); Maps and Visual Culture (access hundreds of maps, photographs, cartoons, and other pieces of visual culture). Materials contained are useful to teachers, scholars and students at all levels of education.

Especially, this site provides the American maps in the 19th century and some photographs and other visual images.

URL : http://www.wsu.edu/%7Eamerstu/19th/

Keyword(s) : nineteenth century American writers, American writers, nineteenth century

General Resources->Course Syllabi
English Literature->Drama->By period->English renaissance(1500-1640)
English Literature->Drama->Theater&Film

You will find collected links from all over the World Wide Web to help you find information on William Shakespeare. This site aims to make it a little easier to find sources on Shakespeare. It offers basic resources like a biography to more specific resources on language and history. The reading list contained here is worth of noticing.

These are the contents this site provides.
Shakespeare's Biography- A short biography and biographical links to other good sites.
Shakespeare's Works- Links to Shakespeare on the Web, literary criticism, and Journals on-line.
• Plays- Only synopses are provided, not the full text.
• Poetry- Brief introduction of his poetry and links to other poetry sites.
Shakespeare's Language- Introduction of Shakespeare's grammar and style. Also has links to other sites that provide glossary.
Shakespeare's Will- His last will and testament are presented.
Authorship Debate- Links to other sites of this issue.
The Globe Theatre- Introduction of the Globe Theatre and some pictures and links.
Elizabethan England- English history links are provided.
Shakespearean Study- Other Shakespearean study sites are linked.
Reading List- A very good list of selected sources for those who have further interest.
Theatre Companies- theatrical companies which specialize in Shakespearean productions are provided.

URL : http://www.bardweb.net/

Keyword(s) : drama, shakespeare, resources

English Literature->Poetry->By period->20th century
English Literature->Poetry->By period->Contemporary
General Resources->Course Syllabi

MAPS home page maintained by the department of English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There are 161 poet companion sites, simply organized, so it is easy for users to search.
Many of the works relate to poems in Anthology of Modern American Poetry (Oxford). Each poet is provided with critical and historical essays, as well as external links. Yet a few essays (published after 2002) are recent.
Besides the information on poets, you can also find syllabi on several courses of modern poetry presented by universities in the United States. Courses may range from broad surveys to concentrated treatments of specific modern American poetry topics. Since each course has its own link, readers may include not only a syllabus but also questions, manifestoes, bibliographies, etc. MAPS allows its visitors to be contributors. Visitors can add several new sections as contributors or co-editors. They can also publish new essays on MAPS.
This website is good for those wanting to know how other literature courses are planned and carried out, not to mention those who want general and qualified information on specific poets.

URL : http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/

Keyword(s) : modern poetry, journal, multimedia, Poetry, Modern, History and criticism, Collections, Collection, English poetry, American poetry, modernism, contemporary

English Literature->Prose & Novel->By Period->Contemporary
General Resources->Course Syllabi

One of the study guides prepared by Professor Paul Brians of Washington State University. His website contains Course Materials including Study Guides to Various Works. From Science Fiction to World Literature in English of India, Africa, and the Caribbean works. More detailed works contents can be found at: http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/guides_index.html. In particular, he posted study guides for the students who are taking his course and studying the works he is teaching. One of them is Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie.

On this site, Prof. Brian provides explanations, allusions, non-English words and phrases as well as chapter summaries and word explanations. Providing a thorough explication of the novel will help the interested reader but it is not a substitute for the reading of the book itself. Many links to other sites on the Web can be found. You can also download the guide in a pdf file.

URL : http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/anglophone/satanic_verses/

Keyword(s) : Contemporary British writer, Salman Rushdie, Satanic Verses, Study guide, Bibliography