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**Folktales**
[|Folktales] [] Folktales, generic term for the various kinds of narrative prose literature found in the oral traditions of the world.

[|Folktales] [] The term covers almost any traditional narrative, either oral or literary. Its diverse forms include legends and traditions, fairy tales, animal tales, fables, and of course myths. **Many diverse folktales found here.**

[|Native American Lore Index Page] [|http://www.ilhawaii.net/~stony/loreindx.html] There are links to several stories of Native American Indian Lore from several Tribes across Turtle Island.

[|Folklore and Mythology - Electronic Texts] [|http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html] [|Folktales] [] Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, Trickster Tales, Animal Tales, Myths, Legends ~ East Asian, Southeast Asian, Asian Indian, African, Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, North American, South American.

[|Grimm's Fairy Tales] [|http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~spok/grimmtmp/] This book contains 209 tales collected by the brothers Grimm.

[|Solar Folklore] [] For centuries, humans have attempted to explain the Sun in terms of their own worldviews. The Sun can be a god, a demon, a mischievous spirit, an omnipotent creator or a ruthless taker of life. Whatever role it plays, most cultures have recognized the significance of the Sun as prime controller of all life on Earth.

[|Folktale, Myth, Legend and Fable] [|http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/tradmays.htm] Traditional literature is a combination of four distinct, yet intertwined genres of children's literature. Myths, legends, fables and tales of fearless princes, magic castles, giants, wicked witches, and heroines saved bring childhood fantasies to life with all the wonderful dreams and beliefs that have delighted the hearts of children down through the ages of storytelling. "With their well-defined plots, easily identifiable characters, rapid action, and satisfactory endings, the tales lend themselves to many enjoyable experiences in the classroom, library, home, or around the campfire" (Norton, p243).

[|Cherokee: Sacred Stories, Secret Rituals] [] Under old traditional law, the tales or stories were only told to fellow Cherokee or other Indian People.

**Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales**
[|Luminarium] [] A web page of links to Middle English Literature.

[|The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer] [] Chaucer MetaPage's aims are:
 * to organize and provide navigation aides for Chaucer resources on the WWW
 * to work towards enhancing and extending those resources
 * to encourage Chaucer studies, including those undertaken via "distance learning," at all levels of education.

[|The Scriptorium] [|http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~hanly/chaucer/chaucer.html] The Scriptorium was created for a graduate Chaucer seminar at Washington State University (English 555) in Spring semester, 1996; since that time, it has functioned as the Chaucer and Medieval Literature cyber-center for my classes at all levels, and for any scholars and students who can make use of it.

[|Canterbury Tales - Prologue] [|http://www.towson.edu/~duncan/chaucer/indexn.htm] An Electronic Edition of the General Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales Edwin Duncan © 2000

[|Chronology of Geoffrey Chaucer's life and times] []


 * Chaucer's life and historical timelime**

[|Medieval English Towns] []

[|The City of Women] []

[|The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (1342 - 1400)] []

[|Jane Zatta's Chaucer - The Canterbury Tales] []

[|14th Century History] []

[|Notes on Fourteenth-Century History] [|http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~hanly/chaucer/coursematerials/14thcent.html]

[|A BASIC CHAUCER GLOSSARY] [|http://www.towson.edu/~duncan/glossary.html]

(The one hundred most common words are marked with an asterisk) [|Medieval History] []

[|Medieval Resources Directory] []

[|Women as Warriors in the 14th Century] []

[|14th century] []

**Greek Mythology**
[|The Ancient Gods] [] Brief bios of the Gods and Godesses.

[|Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable or Stories of Gods and Heroes] [] We propose to tell the stories relating to them which have come down to us from the ancients, and which are alluded to by modern poets, essayists, and orators. Our readers may thus at the same time be entertained by the most charming fictions which fancy has ever created, and put in possession of information indispensable to every one who would read with intelligence the elegant literature of his own day."

[|Characters of Greek Mythology] [] [|The Olympians] [] The Olympians are the twelve Goddesses and Gods who reined over heaven and earth. Zeus was the leader and the others were Hera, Poseidon and Demeter, his sisters and brother, and Ares, Hermes, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Dionysus, and Aphrodite (more often born from the sea), who were his children. Wonderful pictures!

[|The Greek Gods] [] [|Greek Mythology] [|http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/bdodge/scaffold/GG/greek_myth.html#GreekMythIntro] This is an introduction to Ancient Greek Mythology. It combines information from a number of sources and attempts to be a comprehensive reference work.

[[[]"|Greek mythology ]] [] This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends, and more. It contains over 6100 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world. br> **Encyclopedia Mythica**

[|Greek Mythology.com] [] Slow loading! Brief Bios and pictures.

[|Greek Mythology] [|http://www.entrenet.com/~groedmed/greekm/myth.html] An educational support site for mythology, gods, and godesses [|Greek Mythology: From the Illiad to the Fall of the last Tyrant] [] For us to try to imagine the Olympians of The Iliad we must abandon the dramatic stories of the Classical Greeks and the flights of fancy of the Romans. To use them would be like losing your car keys in a dark alley and going down the block to look for them under the streetlight because the lights’ better. Even though the Classical Greek and Roman versions of the Ancient Greek myths outnumber the authentic texts I will try to, eventually, only list the oldest stories on these pages. I hope you enjoy my effort... Xavr [|Greek Mythology Link] [] [|Biographies - Greek Gods and Goddesses] [] The Greek Mythology Link is concerned with the creative, artistic, literary and inspiring aspects of the Greek myths deriving from its tales [see articles linked above]. The network created by genealogy has been given particular attention, as well as some structural aspects, which partly derive from it. The information provided in this site is based on original sources.

[|The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology] [] A text and pictorial guide to the Gods and Godesses of Greece.

[|The Mythology Project] [|http://www.princeton.edu/~rhwebb/myth.html] It was designed to provide convenient access to the most important images (classical and later) used in the course, and to ancient sources from the Perseus Project Digital Library. The use of hypertext also makes it possible to show how the myths link with each other, whether through their characters, the places involved or through themes.

[|Mythman] [] Whether you're looking for specific information on Greek Mythology for a school project, or simply enjoy a well-told and humorous myth, the gods have guided you to the right place.

[|Mythography] [] Mythography was started in 1997 as a resource for information about mythology. Classical mythology (in other words, Greek and Roman mythology) was the original focus of the site. As one of the site's developers is an art historian and writer, the relationship between myth and art was soon added to the Mythography mix. Pictures available here.

[|Mythology] [] "We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts, have their root in Greece." Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1792-1822 Everything Greek!

[|Mythweb] [] This site is devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology.

[|The Olympian Gods] [] Images and text. Classical art will be found here!

[|Table of Greek Gods and Associates] [] a linear reference of who belongs to which branch of the Olympian Family!

[|Theoi Project] [] Here you will find individual entries the various divinities & monsters containing quotes sourced from a wide and growing variety of Classical Texts. Many are also illustrated with pictures from C5th BC Greek Vase Painting.

[|Pictures] [|Women in Greek Myths] [] A colloquial look at the women of Greek Mythology.

**Julius Caesar**
[|Julius Caesar] [] Shakespear's Biography and full=text versions of several of his plays including Julius Caesar.

[|Quotations from //Julius Caesar//Quiz] [|http://www.entrenet.com/~groedmed/jc.html] Type the letter corresponding to the name of the speaker for each quotation listed below. Press tab to advance from one question to the next. Make sure your caps lock is off.

[|Shakespeare: His Life and Times] [] Learn about William Shakespeare, the places he lived, and the time period he lived in. Read the full text of some of his most popular works. Make a virtual visit to Anne Hathaway's cottage or Stratford-Upon-Avon. Try an interactive quiz to test your knowledge of Shakespeare, plus try to identify which words he invented. Visit an old Renaissance town and see what life was like in Shakespeare's time.

[|Shakespeare: "Julius Caesar"] [] These sites are about the play "Julius Caesar" written by William Shakespeare. Includes summaries, paraphrases, discussion questions, and the full text of the play. Learn more about the play's characters and try the online quiz. There are suggested classroom activities and a link to an eThemes Resource on Shakespeare.

**Romeo and Juliet**
Web lists – multiple sites A web list of sites about //Romeo and Juliet// [|http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/shakes.htm#D81]
 * Shakespeare for Teachers and Students **

Language, historical perspective, costumes, insults – a truly great site
 * Welcome to the Renaissance Faire **

[] @http://www.costumediscounters.com/csc_inc/html/static/articles/romeoandjulietresourceguide.html
 * Romeo and Juliet Resource Guide from Costume Discounters**

Shakespeare More info on the bard [] How much do you know about Mr. Shakespeare, take the challenge. [] Language Have fun being insulted on the web []
 * William Shakespeare Biography**
 * Shakespeare Biography Quiz **
 * The Shakespeare Insulter **

A lesson about vocabulary and translations of words used in the play. []
 * Vocabulary **

Words sweetly placed and modestly directed []
 * A Shakespearean Glossary **

Romeo and Juliet The full text on-line []
 * // Romeo and Juliet //**

A good source to help you understand the play. Check out this site!!! []
 * // Romeo and Juliet // – Sparknotes **

A brief summary of the play [|http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare/romeo_and_julie][|t][|/]
 * //Romeo and Juliet//**

A brief summary of the play, quotes, discussion of the themes. []
 * Think Quest – //Romeo and Juliet// **

Fun Stuff Are you ready for the exam yet? []
 * Quiz yourself – Sparknotes **

** Musearts ** ** Cartoons ** Enjoy a cartoon version of "Romeo and Juliet." []

Follow the links to “The Plot Thickens” to enjoy a fun version of //Romeo and Juliet//. []
 * Shakespeare Unlimited **

Fun quizzes on //Romeo and Juliet// – how much do you know? []
 * Funtrivia **

How well do you know //Romeo and Juliet//? []
 * Cliffsnotes – Quiz**

King Arthur
[|King Arthur: A Man for the Ages] []
 * Information on characters

[|THE CAMELOT PROJECT at the UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER] []
 * Artist menu - look for pictures of your character

[|King Arthur and the Early British Kingdoms: History and Legend] []
 * Information on characters (Other good information, too!)

[|Merrie Haskell's King Arthur Page] [|http://www-personal.umich.edu/~merrie/Arthur/]
 * Information on characters
 * Arthur for Kids: look at writing style

[|KING ARTHUR AND THE HOLY GRAIL] []
 * Look around to link to great sites

[|The Quest] []
 * Arthurian Art Gallery: great pictures
 * look to celtic mythology

[|King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table] [|http://www.kingarthursknights.com]

**Poetry**
Frost and Friends An Experience in Poetry

//Some of these poets we will spend more time studying in this poetry unit while others you may meet today and not see again for many years.//

Langston Hughes [] [] []

Emily Dickinson [] [] []

E.E. Cummings [] [] []

Robert Frost [] [] [] []

Nikki Giovanni [] [|http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~sww/poetry/giovanni_nikki2.html] [] [|http://www.umich.edu/~eng499/people/giovanni.html]

Li-Young Lee [] [] [] [|http://www.baymoon.com/~ariadne/poets/li.young.lee.san.jose.2003.htm]

Edgar Lee Masters [] [] [] []

Theodore Roethke [] [] [] []

Carl Sandburg [] [] [] []

Walt Whitman [] [] [] []

Alice Walker [] [] [] []

**Edgar Allan Poe**
[|A Poe Webliography: Edgar Allan Poe on the Internet] by Heyward Ehrlich

[|http://newark.rutgers.edu/~ehrlich/poesites.html] A great place to start!

[|The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore] [] Comprehensive list of links and information dedicated to Poe

[|Qrisse's Edgar Allen Poe Pages] [] Comprehensive list of links dedicated to Poe

[|The Works of Edgar Allen Poe] [] Much of Poe's work was published multiple times. Often changes to the title, or text itself, accompanied these various publishings. On a number of these pages you will find more than one version of a work.

[|Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site] [] This is the 1840s home of Edgar Allan Poe, one of America's finest and most influential writers.

[|About Edgar Allan Poe] [] Timeline available here.

[|Edgar Allan Poe] [|http://www.allpoe.com] This website has been created by Enotes.com, and contains everything you need in order to understand, study for, or write a paper about any of Edgar Allan Poe's works.

[|Edgar Allen Poe: An Author Unit] [] This supplemental unit was developed as part of the Schools of California Online Resources for Educators (SCORE) Project, funded by the California Technology Assistance Program (CTAP) and the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA).

**John Steinbeck**
Mini biography []

American novelist, story writer, playwright, and essayist. []

[|**John** **Steinbeck** - **Biography**] []

ABOUT JOHN STEINBECK • BIOGRAPHY []

The authoritative biography of Steinbeck []

John Steinbeck: Biography and Background to Novels []

**Titanic**
[|RMS Titanic, Inc] []

[|Titanic Historican Society, Inc.] [] The Titanic Historical Society, Inc. (THS) is the premier information source for all things Titanic and White Star Line related. Formed in 1963, the THS was the first and is the largest global organization dedicated to preserving the history of RMS Titanic and the White Star Line.

[|History of RMS Titanic] []

[|Jim's Titanic Website] []

[|Titanic the Search for Answers] [|http://my.execpc.com/~reva/html3.htm]

[|The Unsinkable RMS Titanic] [|http://www.titanicstory.com/titanic.htm#top] Welcome to my RMS Titanic page. This site is dedicated to the survivors as well as those who lost their lives aboard the Titanic on that fateful April night in 1912. I hope that you find my site both informative and educational.

[|Encyclopedia Titanica] [] Welcome to Encyclopedia Titanica, a unique resource for anyone interested in the Titanic. Here you can read over 2,100 individual passenger and crew biographies, browse the regularly updated passenger and crew listings, read exclusive articles by leading historians or join in discussions about Titanic research in our ever expanding message board.

[|THE TITANIC:What Can Numbers Tell Us About Her Fatal Voyage?] [|http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/titanic.html] A Math Webquest