Speculative Fiction and Gothic Literature SF Site calls itself "The Home Page for Science Fiction and Fantasy". It does provide reviews of current work, interviews with writers and artists, plus links to current magazines with online fiction and articles. Uchronia This site provides a good introduction to the latest in Alternate History . It is an annotated bibliography of novels, stories, essays and other material involving the "what ifs" of history. Such texts speculate on possible outcomes of historical events and social change. This type of literature ranges from Fantasy to a mixture of Hard, Soft, and Metaphysical Science Fiction. Also called alternate histories or uchronia. Victoriana Pulp Fiction : References and links to Victorian Mysteries, Fantastic Adventures, and the Penny Dreadfuls . Includes a page of resources on Victorian literature, culture and society . 18th-Century Gothic Fragments Includes links to other Gothic sites as well as a short selection of the literature . . . Gaslight Online text and discussion of Mystery, Macabre, Adventure, and related Fantasy Literature from 1800-1919. Some very weird stuff , including Canadian works. Vampiri Europeana Non-English European Resources on Vampires in Literature, Folklore, and Popular Culture GHOSTS & SCHOLARS Archive Stories and articles. With portraits, brief biographies, bibliographies, and online links. 'Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore"' Mythology, Folklore, and Faerie Tales Encyclopedia Mythica is an online encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and legend. An excellent starting point for mythology projects. Myths and Legends Great set of links that is frequently updated. Besides the General, Gothic Horror, Early Fantasy, and Medieval sections, these links are organized by region and language group. Those groups which produced written accounts of their myths and legends earlier, generally appearing closer to the beginning. The Mythopoeic Society is a non-profit international literary and educational organization for the study, discussion, and enjoyment of fantasy and mythic literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. Useful links and resources. The Mythic Realm The soul of the planet speaks to us through the mythic imagination. Jonathan Young ' s web pages of mythology, dreams, tales, imagination, archetypes, and the ideas of Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung . Germanic Myths, Legends, and Sagas provides resources and links to Germanic culture and geography. Archaelogical information, including pictures, is also available as well. Learn about Celts, Anglo - Saxons, and Vikings. Links to Faerie Folklore are also provided. African Timelines This site from Central Oregon Community College provides extensive links and resources about African culture, history, and geography. Find out about Egyptian religion and the oral literature of Africa. MYTHOGRAPHY Greek, Roman, and Celtic Mythology and Art. Mythweb This site is devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology. Theoi.com A guide to the Ancient Greek Pantheon of Gods (Theoi), Spirits (Daimones) and Monsters (Theres). Principal Greek Gods' Family Tree - From Edith Hamiltion's Mythology, with clickable links to each god and goddess. Hercules, Greece's Greatest Hero - Exhibition from the Perseus project, featuring a bio, map, and stories, with images from Greek pottery. The Online Medieval and Classical Library (OMACL) is a collection of some of the most important literary works of Classical and Medieval civilization. The contents include : a search and browse by Title, Author, Genre, or Language , myths, legends, poetry, and philosophy . "Story of Mac Dathó's Pig," is regarded as one of the best of the Irish sagas. compiled by D. L. Ashliman Hundreds of tales and grouped theme and culture. You'll find more than the tales here with biographies of fairy tale writers and links to fairy tale texts all over the web. edited by Donald Haase (Wayne State University) Journal of Mythic Arts The Endicott Studio's online publication exploring myth, folklore, fairy tales, and their use in contemporary arts. |
Lying, robed in snowy white That loosely flew to left and right-- The leaves upon her falling light-- Thro' the noises of the night She floated down to Camelot: And as the boat-head wound along The willowy hills and fields among, They heard her singing her last song, The Lady of Shalott. ~ from: "The Lady of Shalott" ~ Painter: John William Waterhouse |
~English Literature Sites~ Speculative Fiction and Fantasy Literature *** Mythology and Folklore ***** And down the river's dim expanse Like some bold seer in a trance, Seeing all his own mischance-- With a glassy countenance Did she look to Camelot. And at the closing of the day She loosed the chain, and down she lay; The broad stream bore her far away, The Lady of Shalott. |
Lying, robed in snowy white That loosely flew to left and right-- The leaves upon her falling light-- Thro' the noises of the night She floated down to Camelot: And as the boat-head wound along The willowy hills and fields among, They heard her singing her last song, The Lady of Shalott. ~ from: "The Lady of Shalott" ~ Painter: John William Waterhouse |
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Speculative Fiction and Gothic Literature SF Site calls itself "The Home Page for Science Fiction and Fantasy". It does provide reviews of current work, interviews with writers and artists, plus links to current magazines with online fiction and articles. Uchronia This site provides a good introduction to the latest in Alternate History . It is an annotated bibliography of novels, stories, essays and other material involving the "what ifs" of history. Such texts speculate on possible outcomes of historical events and social change. This type of literature ranges from Fantasy to a mixture of Hard, Soft, and Metaphysical Science Fiction. Also called alternate histories or uchronia. Victoriana Pulp Fiction : References and links to Victorian Mysteries, Fantastic Adventures, and the Penny Dreadfuls . Includes a page of resources on Victorian literature, culture and society . 18th-Century Gothic Fragments Includes links to other Gothic sites as well as a short selection of the literature . . . Gaslight Online text and discussion of Mystery, Macabre, Adventure, and related Fantasy Literature from 1800-1919. Some very weird stuff , including Canadian works. Vampiri Europeana Non-English European Resources on Vampires in Literature, Folklore, and Popular Culture GHOSTS & SCHOLARS Archive Stories and articles. With portraits, brief biographies, bibliographies, and online links. 'Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore"' Mythology, Folklore, and Faerie Tales Encyclopedia Mythica is an online encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and legend. An excellent starting point for mythology projects. Myths and Legends Great set of links that is frequently updated. Besides the General, Gothic Horror, Early Fantasy, and Medieval sections, these links are organized by region and language group. Those groups which produced written accounts of their myths and legends earlier, generally appearing closer to the beginning. The Mythopoeic Society is a non-profit international literary and educational organization for the study, discussion, and enjoyment of fantasy and mythic literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. Useful links and resources. The Mythic Realm The soul of the planet speaks to us through the mythic imagination. Jonathan Young ' s web pages of mythology, dreams, tales, imagination, archetypes, and the ideas of Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung . Germanic Myths, Legends, and Sagas provides resources and links to Germanic culture and geography. Archaelogical information, including pictures, is also available as well. Learn about Celts, Anglo - Saxons, and Vikings. Links to Faerie Folklore are also provided. African Timelines This site from Central Oregon Community College provides extensive links and resources about African culture, history, and geography. Find out about Egyptian religion and the oral literature of Africa. MYTHOGRAPHY Greek, Roman, and Celtic Mythology and Art. Mythweb This site is devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology. Theoi.com A guide to the Ancient Greek Pantheon of Gods (Theoi), Spirits (Daimones) and Monsters (Theres). Principal Greek Gods' Family Tree - From Edith Hamiltion's Mythology, with clickable links to each god and goddess. Hercules, Greece's Greatest Hero - Exhibition from the Perseus project, featuring a bio, map, and stories, with images from Greek pottery. The Online Medieval and Classical Library (OMACL) is a collection of some of the most important literary works of Classical and Medieval civilization. The contents include : a search and browse by Title, Author, Genre, or Language , myths, legends, poetry, and philosophy . "Story of Mac Dathó's Pig," is regarded as one of the best of the Irish sagas. compiled by D. L. Ashliman Hundreds of tales and grouped theme and culture. You'll find more than the tales here with biographies of fairy tale writers and links to fairy tale texts all over the web. edited by Donald Haase (Wayne State University) Journal of Mythic Arts The Endicott Studio's online publication exploring myth, folklore, fairy tales, and their use in contemporary arts. |
