English Literature->Prose & Novel->By Period->20th Century
English Literature->Prose & Novel->Ethnics->Others

A webpage focused on the reading and understanding of Jean Rhys's "Wide Sargasso Sea," this site provides much helpful information that will allow the user to grasp the novel more fully.

Created and maintained by the English Lit. department of Fujen University under the supervision of Prof. Pin-chia Feng, the webpage uses a basic HTML format to explain not only details concerning the novel but also the background in which it was written. A brief biography of Jean Rhys's is first introduced, with a focus on her "ambivalent self-identity" as a creole writer, which helps one understand the backdrop on which her writing is placed upon. Thought-provoking study questions are asked to help the reader look into major themes and motifs more easily, thus enabling a more close reading. The best aspect of this website is that it does not end by simply asking questions, nor does it set forth a "fixed answer" to the reader; rather, it gives "clues" through the use of important quotes and page numbers, to encourage the reader to answer the questions on one's own. Additional links are provided for further research.

The contents enable a more in-depth analysis on the reader's part, and will be undoubtedly helpful as a starting point for anyone who is studying Rhys’s novel.

URL : http://www.eng.fju.edu.tw/worldlit/caribbean/rhys.htm

Keyword(s) : Women authors, English, 20th century, West Indian fiction (English), Postcolonialism, English-speaking countries, English literature, Women authors, Political aspects, Colonies, Jean Rhys, Wide Sargasso Sea, Caribbean Literature

English Literature->Prose & Novel->By Period->Contemporary

This is the official homepage of Mark Haddon, the children’s book author whose first adult-targeted book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time won the Whitbread Book of the Year Award in 2003. Haddon is being hailed as one of Britain's up-and-coming authors, for not only his versatile talents in telling stories and writing poetry for the young and the old, but also drawing colorful illustrations that accentuate his writings.

His homepage clearly depicts Haddon's sense of style, with its creative layout, fun features, and easy-to-use graphics. The website is divided into two main categories given the titles of “art” and “life.” In the former, the user can look at both drawings/paintings Haddon has done himself and also selections he has made of other people’s illustrations. “Art” also has a sub-section entitled “writing,” in which a variety of information concerning Haddon's writing, for example, short passages/summaries of his books (children+adult fiction), personal journal entries, interviews concerning his writings, etc. In the “life” section of his homepage, Haddon provides personal photos of his life, ways to contact him, and even a map showing where he lives.

The webpage itself is extremely easy to use, with bright colors and large category titles. Its interesting contents and, more importantly, Haddon’s personal flair (which can be easily seen through his extremely witty explanatory captions) guarantees a great cybersource for both Haddon’s fans and also those who have not yet had the chance to read his books.

URL : http://www.markhaddon.com

Keyword(s) : 20th century, Illustrations, Detective and mystery stories, English, Fiction, Men authors, English, Young adult literature, Contemporary fiction, Mark Haddon

General Resources->Anthologies/Collections
English Literature->Poetry->By period->Medieval,Middle English(1066-1500)

This excellent online resource consists primarily of a collection of the major literary figures in the 14th and 15th centuries. There are e-texts, biographies, and bibliographies of significant writers.

URL : http://www.luminarium.org/medlit/

Keyword(s) : Literature, Medieval, Middle English, 1100-1500, anthology, Canon (Literature), 14th century, 15th century

English Literature->Poetry->By period->Medieval,Middle English(1066-1500)
English Literature->Manuscripts
English Literature->Literature in Translation
General Resources->Art Galleries/Museums

This website contains a full text edition of "The General Prologue" to Geoffery Chaucer's The Cantebury Tales. Glosses pop up to facilitate readers' understanding.

URL : http://pages.towson.edu/duncan/chaucer/indexn.htm

Keyword(s) : Chaucer Geoffrey,, 1340?-1400, Cantebury tales, the general prologue, Middle English, 1100-1500, Literature, Medieval

General Resources->Anthologies/Collections
General Resources->Digital Repositories
English Literature->Biographical Literature
English Literature->Manuscripts
English Literature->Prose & Novel->By Period->20th Century

Part of the University of Nottingham's site, this page is an introduction to the life and works of D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930). Not only his brief biography but also an E-text version of an extended biography written by John Worthen, professor of D.H. Lawrence Studies and director of the D.H. Lawrence center of the University of Nottingham, is presented.

URL : http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mss/online/dhlawrence/

Keyword(s) : Lawrence, David Herbert, Biography, 20th century