ENGLISH and LITERATURE
ART, DANCE, MUSIC and THEATER
English, literature, art, dance, music and theater throughout history, available
to parents, educators, students, teachers and those “Young at Heart”.
 

ENGLISH and LITERATURE

BOOK SOURCES: Books
* Bartleby.com: Great Books Online
  Combines the best of both contemporary
  and classic reference works.
* Children's Library
  Internet Archive free books,
  texts, download and streaming.
* Education Publications and Online Books

DICTIONARIES and INFORMATION: Dictionary
* American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language
  Online definitions and pronunciations at Yahoo!® Education.
* Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online
  - Visual Dictionary Online
* DictSearch,
  All-in-one dictionary search tool for hundreds of dictionaries.
* Forvo: The Pronunciation Guide
  All the words in the world pronounced by native speakers.
* Free Dictionary: Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus
  English, medical, legal, financial, and computer
  dictionaries, thesaurus, acronyms, encyclopedia,
  literature reference library and search engine.
* Infoplease®
  Encyclopedia, almanac, atlas,
  biographies, dictionary and thesaurus.
* Linguist List - Ask A Linguist Index Page
  Place where anyone interested in language
  or linguistics can ask a question and get the
  response of a panel of professional linguists.
* List of Online Dictionaries
  - Wiktionary
    Free dictionary.
* Multilingual Dictionaries
  Includes thesaurus, glossaries, abbreviations and synonyms.
* OneLook® Dictionaries
  Meta search of over 1040 plus online
  indexed dictionaries.  Find the definition
  or spelling of more than twelve million words.
* Phrase Finder
  Meanings and origins of phrases,
  sayings, clichés and quotes.
* RhymeZone - Rhyming Dictionary and Thesaurus
  Write poetry, song lyrics, greeting
  cards, witticisms and more.
* Visuwords™ Online Graphical Dictionary
* WebFinance, Inc.
  Websites include numerous select dictionaries.
* WordNet
  Online lexical reference system, with English
  nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs organized
  into synonym sets, each representing one underlying
  lexical concept.  Different relations link the synonym sets.
* Wordnik
  Ongoing project devoted to discovering
  all the words and everything about them.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: English Studies
* Advanced English Lessons and basic Alphabet Bites
* English as a Foreign or Second Language
  - English and Media Centre
    Providing resources and courses
    for the teaching of English and media.
* English Online
  Materials for teaching and learning.
* English-Zone.Com
  English as a second language fun site.
  Learn grammar, practice English verbs,
  idioms and spelling conversation.
* Intute - English
* List of Countries by English-Speaking Population
* List of Countries where English is an Official Language
* Lists of English Words
* Old English
  - Englisc listserv
  - History of the English Language
    Directory related to the historical study of English
    by time periods, with syllabi and technical data.
    - Ye Olde English Sayings
  - Medieval and Renaissance
  - Old English
  - Old English Links
* Speech Accent Archive
  Compare and analyze the accents of different English speakers.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Translations and Translators
Basic to advanced resources for students, educators
and language specialists: translators, translations,
languages, foreign language tutorials.

GRAMMAR and SPELLING: Grammar and Language Courses
* AskOxford.com
  For questions on English grammar, spelling,
  and usage; to search a dictionary of words,
  names or quotations; for help with writing;
  for crosswords and puzzles; and to learn
  about language.
* English Grammar
  - Grammar | Net Class | EducationGuardian.co.uk
    - Internet Grammar of English
* GrammarBook.com
  Blue Book of grammar
  and punctuation.
  - Helpful Links
    Grammar, words, writing,
    translation and business resources.
* Guide to Grammar and Writing and Grammar and Style
  Sentence level, paragraph level, essay level,
  forms of communication, interactive quizzes
  and other online resources for writing.
* HyperTextBooks
  English grammar, linguistics,
  composition, writing, essay,
  punctuation, usage and
  writing style resources.
  - Modern English Grammar
* Road To Grammar
  ESL, TESL, EFL, TEFL, TOEFL,
  grammar and vocabulary practice.
* Spelling it Right - Learn to Spell Confidently
  - SpellCheck.net
    Free online spell checker.
* Verbix
  Conjugate verbs in 100+
  languages and grammar.
* Webgrammar®
  Free tips: references,
  grammar, editing, spelling,
  design, marketing and typography.

LITERATURE: Portal:Literature - Topic Outline of Literature
Literary Resources on the Net (Lynch)
Index of literary resources available on the web, focusing on those
of interest to scholars.  Searchable and organized by period and topic.
* Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
* Children's Literature Links
* Children's Literature Web Guide and Children's Literature Center
  Internet resources related to books for children and young adults.
* Classical Studies
* English & Scottish Literature and Language Links
  Links organised by topic, suggested and approved by
  University of Glasgow departmental lecturers and tutors.
* Kinship in Literature
  New and used books category
  search result for kinship In literature.
* Language Arts - Art, Dance, Music and Theater
* Literary Market Place.com™
* Literary Web
* Pulitzer Prizes
  List of people in journalism, letters, and music
  whose accomplishments enable researchers
  to trace the historical evolution of their respective
  fields and the development of American society.
* SCORE - Language Arts
  Assist K-12 students and teachers in
  locating quality resources on the Internet.
* Subject Index to Literature on Electronic Sources of Information
  - Electronic Sources of Information: A Bibliography
* VoS - Voice of the Shuttle: Literature in English
* VoS - Voice of the Shuttle: Literatures other than English

READING: Literacy
* International Reading Association
  Improving reading instruction and
  promoting literacy around the world.
  - Reading Online
    Online source of information for the
    worldwide literacy-education community.
* ReadWriteThink
  Highest quality practices and resources
  in reading and language arts instruction.

WRITING: Writing System
* A+ Research & Writing
  High school and college students guide
  to researching and writing a paper.
* Citing Sources
* Cyndi's List - Humor & Prose
* Elements of Style
* International Writing Centers Association
  - Resources for Writers
  - Writing Centers Online
    - Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
    - University of Richmond Writer's Web
    - Writing Resources - UCLA Graduate Writing Center
* Lists of Writers
* Online Technical Writing: Online Textbook--Contents
* Research and Documentation Online
* Write Letters
  Free field compiling "fill in the blanks" letter wizard,
  which creates conformity with standard writing rules.
* Writer's Digest
  One-stop shop for information,
  resources and writing community.
* Writer's Reference
* Writing Center Handouts
* Writing Resources
* Writing Systems & Manuscripts
* Writing Tutor
* Writingclasses.com
  - Online Creative Writing Classes

ART, DANCE, MUSIC and THEATER

ART: Portal: Arts - Topic Outline of Art
GENERAL:
* Art & Architecture Thesaurus® On Line
* Art Websites - Architecture to Exhibition Venues
  Art Websites - Exhibitions to Publishers
* ArtLex Art Dictionary
  Terms used in discussing art / visual culture, along
  with thousands of supporting images, pronunciation
  notes, great quotations and cross-references.
* Art(s) & Architecture
  Dictionaries, history,
  quizzes and resources.
* ArtsEdge
  National Arts and Education
  Information Network.
* Folk Art Society Weblinks
* Library of Congress: Music, Theater and Dance
* Mother of All Art and Art History Links
* Visual & Performing Arts

HISTORY: Art History
* ART-Guide
  Collection of art history
  Internet resources.
* Art History Research Centre
  Tool for art historical
  research on the internet.
* Art History Resources on the Web
* CHArt
  Computers and the
  history of art group.
* Dictionary of Art Historians
  Historic scholars, museum professionals
  and academic historians of art.
* Getty Union List of Artist Names® Online
* Pulitzer Prizes
  List of people in journalism, letters,
  and music whose accomplishments
  enable researchers to trace the historical
  evolution of their respective fields and
  the development of American society.

LANGUAGE ARTS: Language Arts
* Poetry: Portal:Poetry - Topic Outline of Poetry
  - Poetry Foundation
    Find poems and poets. Discover poetry.
  - Poetry Portal
    Inspirational poetry: a guide
    to internet resources.
  - Poets & Writers, Inc.
    - Heart's Ease
      Contains art, poetry, music and beauty
      from ancient authors to current movements.
    - Poetry Archive
      - Michelle - Cool
      - Winona Hannah (Quibell) Baker Poetry
 
VISUAL ARTS: Portal:Visual Arts - Topic Outline of Visual Arts
* Design: Category:Design - Topic Outline of Design
  - Aesthetics
* Film: Portal:Film - Topic Outline of Film
  - ProductionHUB
    Directory for film, television, video,
    and digital media production.
* Grove Art Online (Oxford Art Online)
  All aspects of the visual
  arts, ancient to modern.
* HomeSchoolArts
  Visual arts lesson site dedicated
  to teaching the visual arts.
* Internet ArtResources™
 - Art, artists, galleries and artisans.
* KinderArt®
  Collection of free art lessons
  and art education information.
* Painting: Topic Outline of Painting
  - Artist's Toolkit
    Explore the tools
    that artists use.
  - Illustration
    - Cartoons:
      - Cartooning Lessons
        Free online cartooning
        lessons and cartooning fun.
      - Peanuts© Collector Club
        Everything related to the
        world of Peanuts (Cartoons).
      - Toonopedia™
        Toon is a cartoon or cartoon character.
    - Children's Book Authors Writing Courses
  - Paint by Numbers
  - Poster
    - AllPosters®.com
      World's largest poster and print store.
  - WetCanvas! Cyber Living for Artists
    Each channel provides articles, lessons, discussions,
    product reviews, with "medium-specific" channels,
    such as oil painting, watercolors, sculpture and
    subject-specific channels, such as landscapes,
    portraiture and wildlife/animal art.
* Photography
* Plastic Arts: Plastic Arts
  - Arts & Crafts: Craft - Topic Outline of Crafts
    - Factory Direct Craft Supply and Make-Stuff
      Crafts and hobbies for people who just like to make stuff.
  - Books - Publications: Genealogical Materials
    - How Do I Begin To Document and File Family History?  An Introduction
    - Printmaking
    - Scrapbooking
  - House - Building - Event - Location Histories
  - Sculpture: Topic Outline of Sculpture
  - Textile Art: Portal:Textile Arts
    - Quilting


PERFORMING ARTS: Performing Arts Timeline - Topic Outline of Performing Arts
GENERAL:
* Artslynx International Dance Music Visual Arts Theatre Resources
* Cyndi's List - Occupations - Entertainment: Fun Stuff and Games
* Internet Resources for Music, Theater and Dance
  Performing Arts Reading Room,
  Music Division, Library of Congress.
  - Performing Arts Encyclopedia
    Music, theater and dance
    at the Library of Congress.
* Juilliard School on the Web: Dance - Drama - Music
* Performing Arts Websites
  British Library help for researchers.
* SIBMAS (archived)
  - International Directory of Performing Arts Collections and Institutions

DANCE: Portal:Dance - Topic Outline of Dance
GENERAL:
* Cyber Dance
  Ballet and modern
  dance on the net.
* Dance Education Web
* Hamster Dance
  Humor: Tons of hamsters dancing.
* International DanceSport Federation
* Voice Of Dance: Where Dance Lives
HISTORY: History of Dance
* Society of Dance History Scholars: Resources

MUSIC: Portal:Music - Music & Games - Music & Lyrics - Topic Outline of Music
GENERAL:
* Art & Music Links | LA Phil
  Music and fine arts organizations worldwide,
  as well as websites of related interest.
* Association Européenne des Conservatoires
  European cultural and educational network
  for professional music training.  Worldwide Links.
* Ethnomusicology and SEM Link Categories
  Ethnomusicology, folk music and world music.
* Explore Music Web Sites with Ensemble™
* International Music Centers
  - American Musicological Society
    - AMS WWW Sites for Musicologists
  - Worldwide Internet Music Resources
    Music centers and nonprofit organizations.
* Music Resources on the World Wide Web - Yale
* Music - Subject & Course Guides - UCSB: Websites
* MusicBizBuzz
  Audiophile junkies, shutterbugs,
  authors, composers, stage crafters
  and entertainment industry professionals.
* Oxford Music Online
  Formerly Grove Music Online; a new
  gateway for online music resources.
* Public Domain Music
* RHUL Golden Pages
  Links for musicians on the WWW.
* VoS - Voice of the Shuttle: Music
* World Music at RootsWorld
  Magazine of the world's
  roots and folk music.
* Worldwide Internet Music Resources: Outline
HISTORY: Ancient Music to Current Times
* Eras
  Overviews the six main periods in music history:
  Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical,
  Romantic, Twentieth Century.
  - Composers
  - Glossary
* Folk Music of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and America
* Musicology: Music History
* ipl2: Music History 102
  Guide to western composers and their music.
* Preservation of Audio Materials
  - IASA International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives
  - Sound Recordings from All Over the World
SPECIALTY:
* Children - Teens - Young Adults: Fun with Music
  Music learning websites for children and families:
  - Children's Music and Children's Song
    - Children's Music Web
    - Mama Lisa's World
      Children's songs and nursery
      rhymes from around the world.
  - Introduction to Reading Music
  - Piano on the Net by PianoNanny.com
  - Play Music
  - Portal:Pipe Organ
    - Young Person's Guide to the Pipe Organ
* Classical: Portal:Classical Music
  - Classical Music Archives
  - Classical Net™
  - History of Classical Music Traditions
  - Individuals:
    - Felix Mendelssohn: Elijah (oratorio)
    - George Frideric Handel: Handel's Messiah
    - Ludwig van Beethoven: Beethoven Digitally
      - How the Ode to Joy Was Written
        "Brothers!, above the starry canopy, A loving father must dwell . . ."
  - MusicalOnline
    Classical music community directory.
* Music Theory: Music Theory
  - Ricci Adams' Musictheory.net
  - Society for Music Theory
  - teoría - Music Theory Web
* Musical Instruments: Musical Instrument: Musical Instruments
  - American Musical Instrument Society: Linked Resources
  - List of Musical Instruments
  - Orchestras and Ensembles all over the World
* Musicians: Musician
  - Composer: Lists of Composers
  - Conducting: Category:Conductors by Country
  - Lists of Musicians
  - Musical Ensemble
    - Choir
      - Choir Directory Global
      - Choirs Worldwide
      - ChoralNet: Internet Center for Choral Music™
      - List of Choir Schools
      - Mormon Tabernacle Choir: The Official Site
    - Singer: Singing
  - Songweavers™ - The Global Community of Music Makers

THEATRE: Portal:Theatre - Topic Outline of Theatre
GENERAL:
* Theatre Channel.com
* TheatreLinks and Related Theatre Resources
  WWW Virtual Library for Theatre and Drama
HISTORY: History of Theatre: TheatreHistory.com
* Brockett's History of the Theatre: Links
* Cinema Treasures Link Directory: Theater Guide
* Jack Wolcott's Theatre History on the Web
* Theatre History Web Sites
SPECIFIC:
* Carnival
  - Traveling Carnival
* Circus: Circus History Links
  - Circopedia: Links
    International online circus archive.
  - Circus, Entertainer, Fairground & Magic Family History Research (archived)
    Census detail, showmen, travellers, stallholders,
    equestrians entertainers, musicians, actors,
    van dwellers, shows that appeared on the
    fairground and showmen attending fairs.
  - Circus in America: 1793 - 1940
  - Circus Skills
  - List of Circuses and Circus Owners
* Fair
  - Fairground Heritage Trust: UK and International Links
  - List of World's Fairs
* Festival
  - List of Festivals 
* Opera: List of Opera Topics - Origins of Opera - Portal:Opera
  - Aria Database - Main Index
    Collection of information
    about opera and operatic arias.
  - History of Opera
  - List of Opera Houses
  - Metropolitan Opera: Metropolitan Opera - Opera Archive
  - William Shakespeare and the Internet
* Parade
  - List of Holiday Parades 
* Sideshow
  - Sideshow
    World sideshow pictures and history.

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