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English literature

1. English Collection.com
2. English Literature Study Online
3. Google Book Search
4. Schmoop Literature: Study Guides for Books, Novels, Plays, Essays and English Homework

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English Collection.com

Educational search engine promoting an understanding of British and US history and literature. Key sections link to external material offering learning resources on British and Irish literature, the British Empire, the British government, the US government, and the history, regions and media of both countries. Former and current territories of the British Empire, as well as specific historical events can be selected when browsing. Audio and video files require RealPlayer.
     Author: Wynn, Mike
     Subjects: british history - general, english literature, history links, united states history - general
     DeweyClass: 909.09
     Resource type: index, sound

English Literature Study Online

Developed by English literature enthusiasts from around the world. Offers articles on a range of literary periods and styles, with some relating to Ancient and non-English literature. Provides guidance on how to write short stories, develop characters and stage dialogue, amongst other literary techniques. Includes a glossary of terms and a forum.
     Author: Mackean, Ian
     Subjects: british booksellers, english literature
     DeweyClass: 820
     Resource type: documents

Google Book Search

Google Book Search helps users search within and discover books using digital page-scans presented in a simple ebook format. Snippet or sample page views are given for books still in copyright, with links provided to places where you can buy or borrow the book. Out of copyright works are displayed in full. Offers thousands of books searchable by title, keyword or browseable by category, with full-text searching also implmented for the specific items' page scans.
     Author: Google and Project Partners
     Subjects: english literature
     DeweyClass: 808.8
     Resource type: ebook collection

Schmoop Literature: Study Guides for Books, Novels, Plays, Essays and English Homework

A-Z index of study guides aimed at English literature students. For each title, the resource provides a summary as well as information on themes, quotes, plot analysis, characters, literary devices, and study questions. This resource also contains study guide sections for poetry and US history.
     Author: Shmoop
     Subjects: english literature, study skills
     DeweyClass: 800
     Resource type: documents