Online texts of Shakespeare
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
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Searchable database of myths and mythological characters from across the globe. Can browse topics by geographic region or by type of myth/character.
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Encyclopedia Mythica
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The site puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a modern translation to help students learn to understand and translate the language in plays such as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Merchant of Venice, and many more.
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No Fear Shakespeare by SparkNotes
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The student is able to browse literary criticism by author, by work, or by period. The search produces biographical information, criticism, links to other helpful sites, and links to works online.
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IPL (Internet Public Library)
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Site discusses what the hero's journey is and breaks down the elements of this kind of writing and how to understand these elements
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divineparadox.com
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Modern and middle english side by side text of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.
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Librarius
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examples of pieces of literature analyzed by different theories
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Virtual Lit
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Advanced guide to writing techniques used in Early Modern Lit, like tropes, figures of omission, figures of unusual word order, etc. Uses some phrasing that is less familiar in grade school. More of a college level resource.
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Figures of Speech: Studies in Early Modern Literature
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A searchable collection of important literary works of Classical and Medieval civilization.
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The Online Medieval and Classical Library (OMACL)
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