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Medieval
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Anthology of Middle English Literature (1350-1485) 
 Contains links to full-text medieval plays and lyrics, and works by Geoffrey Chaucer, John Gower, William Langland, Sir Thomas Malory, and others. Also includes links to related essays, and biographical information. From Luminarium. http://www.luminarium.org/medlit/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Literature by Place Last updated Aug 16, 2005 Catalogue of Digitized Medieval Manuscripts
This catalog provides "a simple means to discover medieval manuscripts available on the web." Searchable, or browse by location, shelfmark, title, author, language. The site notes that "[a]s the project develops, a richer body of information for each manuscript, and the texts in these codices, will be provided, where available." From the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, University of California, Los Angeles. http://manuscripts.cmrs.ucla.edu/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated May 26, 2009 Chaucer Metapage
A directory of Internet sites devoted to British author Geoffrey Chaucer, his writings (particularly The Canterbury Tales ), and medieval life generally. http://www.unc.edu/depts/chaucer/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place, Notable People, Poetry, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Fantastic Fish of the Middle Ages
"Fantastic and incredible fish of the Middle Ages," from Lawrens Andrewe's late medieval manuscript "The noble lyfe & nature of man, Of bestes, serpentys, fowles & fisshes y be moste knowen." Includes illustrations from the period. http://www.godecookery.com/ffissh/ffissh.htm Topics: Literary Movements and Periods Last updated Jun 5, 2007 James Branch Cabell, 1879-1958
Devoted to James Branch Cabell, "best known for his controversial 'Jurgen' (1919), one of several ironic fantasies he wrote that took place in Cabell's mythical medieval world of Poictesme (Pwa-tem). 'Jurgen,' laced with erotic overtones, was considered pornographic by some and a trial over its content brought the reclusive writer national fame." Includes a brief biography, a chronology of published works, and related links. From the Department of Special Collections and Archives, Virginia Commonwealth University. http://www.library.vcu.edu/jbc/speccoll/exhibit/cabell/jbclife.html Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature: Fiction Last updated Dec 15, 2003 Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies
For medieval scholarship and research. Browsable by category, and searchable. Sponsored by Georgetown University. http://labyrinth.georgetown.edu/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Musical Genres Last updated Nov 27, 2007 Literature @ SunSITE
"A collection of digital texts that can be read online, printed, or downloaded." Includes works by Jane Austen, Mary Austin, Ambrose Bierce, Joseph Conrad, Stephen Crane, Frederick Douglass, Emma Goldman, Jack London, Upton Sinclair, Robert Louis Stevenson, Henry David Thoreau as well as an Online Medieval and Classical Library. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Literature/ Topics: Environment, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated May 9, 2005 LitLinks
Within the genres of fiction, poetry, essays, drama, and critical theory are lists of authors, each with a short list of annotated links to Web sites followed by a brief biography taken from one of the Bedford/St. Martin's reference texts. Additionally there are links to information on literary periods, from medieval to contemporary. Although some links may be broken, the many that work lead to authoritative information on the author or literary period. http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/litlinks/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Poetry Last updated Oct 26, 2009 Medieval Bestiaries
Annotated links to sites about medieval bestiaries, "those compiled books of animals both real and fantastic." From SCAtoday.net, a website "offering news, information, and discussions ... to members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)." http://scatoday.net/node/2842 Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books Last updated Apr 3, 2006 Medieval Macabre: Supernatural and Fantastic Imagery of the Middle Ages
Over 200 annotated "illustrations of Medieval Devils, Demons, Witches, [and] Monsters...from authentic period sources." Includes selections from Hans Holbein's Alphabet of Death and Dance of Death . http://www.godecookery.com/macabre/macabre.htm Topics: Literary Movements and Periods Last updated Apr 9, 2002 Medieval Manuscripts From the Collection of Richard and Mary Rouse
An exhibit of annotated images of pages of medieval texts from various European countries (including Austria, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland). From the Charles E. Young Library Department of Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles. http://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/special/rouse/rouseindex.htm Topics: Literary Movements and Periods Last updated Jan 27, 2009 The Medieval World
This site (unfortunately cluttered with advertisements) offers information about the Anglo-Saxons, medieval warfare, monarchs, Normans, medieval farming, and literature. The site is searchable (one word at a time); the majority of the articles are very brief. Produced by Spartacus, a publishing company formed by a group of teachers. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Medieval.htm Topics: History, History By Place, Literary Movements and Periods Last updated Jul 5, 2004 NetSERF: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources
Over 1,600 annotated links on the Middle Ages, categorized by subject (archaeology, architecture, art, Arthuriana, civilizations, culture, drama, history, law, literature, music, people, philosophy, religion, science and technology, and women). The "Research Center" links include archives, libraries, articles and papers, associations, organizations, societies, bibliographies, and conferences and seminars. Other points of interest are top medieval sites and a glossary. Note: not updated since 2003 but still in good shape. http://www.netserf.org/ Topics: History, Literary Movements and Periods, Musical Genres Last updated Jul 21, 2005 The Online Medieval & Classical Library
Full text editions of over thirty "literary works of Classical and Medieval civilization." Searchable; and browsable by title, author, genre and language. Includes allegories, Arthurian legends, Icelandic sagas, and more. Maintained by librarian Roy Tennant. http://omacl.org/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods Last updated Apr 23, 2006 Outlaws and Highwaymen: The History of the Highwaymen and Their Predecessors, the Medieval Outlaws
Songs, poems, stories, memoirs, letters, satires, sermons, and other writings from the times are used to tell about the English highwayman from the 14th through the 19th centuries. For further research, there are annotated links and an extensive bibliography. http://www.outlawsandhighwaymen.com/ Topics: Correspondence, History By Place, Literary Movements and Periods, Nonfiction by Genre, Poetry Last updated Nov 27, 2001 TEAMS Middle English Texts
This site contains hundreds of Middle English texts including lyrics, poems, and tales such as "The Prophecy of Merlin," and "Robyn Hod and the Shryff off Notyngham." Each text is edited to "maintain the linguistic integrity of the original works," and includes notes, translations, and an introduction. From the Consortium for the Teaching of the Middle Ages (TEAMS), the University of Rochester (New York), and Medieval Institute Publications. http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/teams/tmsmenu.htm Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place, Poetry Last updated Mar 20, 2003 A Treatise on Courtly Love (Excerpts)
Excerpts of a translation of Andreas Capellanus' 12th century work "De Amore." "The work is divided into three books; the first begins in the manner of an academic lecture, with attention to definitions and etymology," covering "What is Love?" and persons suited for love. Part two includes "The Rules of Love," and part three concludes with "an extended misogynistic tirade" (which is not provided). Part of the Geoffrey Chaucer page from Harvard University. http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/special/authors/andreas/de_amore.html Topics: Literary Movements and Periods Last updated Feb 11, 2009 |
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