The Western Canon - Resource links to classic literature arranged by historical period, by author, and by subject. Includes plot summaries and discussion forums. Literary Dictionary - Compilation of terms which first appeared in literature. Also includes a short list of words which failed to become part of the English vernacular. Five Books - Guide to the history of English language and literature.
Site delivers little-known literary and linguistic facts in entertaining sections.
Invisible Library - A collection of fictional authors and titles which do not exist, but which are mentioned within actual books. An example is Procrastination by T.S. Garp, taken from John Irving's The World According to Garp. How to Excel in an Undergraduate Literature Course - Advice from a professor on what to expect and how to excel in college literature courses. Includes links to tools for writing papers, finding famous quotes, and getting published. A Celebration of Women Writers - Comprehensive listing of links to biographical and bibliographical information about women writers, and complete published books written by women.