Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Reference Sources
- Dictionary of Old EnglishThis useful resource is free for up to 20 logins per user each year.
- SFE The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction 3rd Edition (in progress)The Third Edition takes as its starting point the text of the 1995 CD-ROM edition. However, this is a "beta" version that is an updated work in progress. This new version is much expanded from previous editions of the Encyclopedia... There are current references and updates are currently ongoing.
General Online Resources
- The Cambridge History of English and American LiteratureA comprehensive online encyclopedia with essay topics ranging from poetry, fiction, drama and essays to history, theology and political writing.
- Voice of the Shuttle Literary Theory and Literary JournalsList of online literary theory journals and online sources about literary theory.
- Library of Anglo-American Culture and HistoryThis resource collects together and helps you find useful websites about topics related to English language and literature.
- Women and the World of Dime NovelsAn examination of dime novels featuring women in the American Antiquarian Society dime novel collection, covering the books, the characters, and tropes.
- Latino Cultures in the U.S.A project created by Google that gathers art, history, information, and other resources about Latino culture in the United States.
- Trans/Space: A Trans*, Non-binary, and Queer+ Poetry ProjectA resource list of poetry by Trans* and Non-binary* authors.
If you're looking for books and stories online, check out the list of Ebook Collections on the Books page of this guide.
Digital Libraries - Find Literature Online
- The Academy of American PoetsFind biographical information on poets, as well as many poems.
- American Literature ArchiveThe American Literature archive offers resources on many periods in American Literature.
- Victorian Women Writers ProjectA project from Indiana University transcribing works by Victorian women writers.
- The Global AnthologyThis website describes itself as "an initiative that highlights a work of prose from every country on Earth, as well as many nations, states, sovereignties, territories, and flag-less regions."
Magazines and Journals
- Modernist Journals ProjectDigital editions of culturally significant "little magazines" from the early 20th century through 1922.
- Modernist MagazinesModernist magazines in the period 1880-1945. So-called 'little magazines' were small, independent publishing ventures committed to new and experimental work. For best viewing use Firefox, Safari or Chrome browsers