Classics
Online resources for classic literary fiction.
10 Summer Reading Classics 
Here are my suggestions for some summer reading classics. We tend to focus a lot on the writers of the 19th century. With this list I tried to include an assortment of novels from other centuries. 15 Women Authors Who Have Improved Fiction
Have you been making use of your library card? Here is a small selection of notable women writers. If you haven´t already read some of their work you should make it a point to add them to your reading list before the year is finished. Darcy's Story Review
Jane Austen's (1775-1817) classic romance Pride and Prejudice has been a well loved tale since her death. Her writing has been reprinted, studied and immortalized in many films. It was written with its main character Elizabeth Bennet (and her family) as... Jane Austen [offsite link]
Jane Austen formed the framework for many of today´s authors, both women and men. She is best known for her complicated societal stories involving love, money and manners. Jane Austen Action Figure Review
This 5 1/4" tall action figure is made of hard vinyl and comes with a mini Jane Austen´s Pride and Prejudice novel, a writing desk and a removable quill pen. Archie McPhee is a retail store in Seattle, Washington that offers a wide Jane Austen Audio Podcast at iTunes
ITV1 and Classic FM is offering an audio book series on Jane Austen titled, Jane Austen Season Audio Books. They can be listened to for free through iTunes. If you are a Jane Austen fan and like audio books then you have to check it out. Literature.org [offsite link]
Classic literature directory where you can read "full and unabridged texts of classic works of English literature". Site seems to be tempermental. Not always available. Little Birds by Anais Nin Review
An influential writer in the literary world especially for erotic writing. Her ability to express her sexual freedom during a time of feminine repression gave many women Powells: Rare Book Room [offsite link]
Would like a classic, rare book? Powell care´s rare books in every genre including literature. Learn a bit about this collecting hobby. Pride and Prejudice Review
Jane Austen (1775-1817) was a popular 19th century author whose works became more popular after her death. Besides Pride & Prejudice her other major works include Sense & Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. Prince Caspian - Review
This is the fourth novella of C. S. Lewis´s Narnia collection. It was first published in 1951. In the fifteen short chapters we are introduced to a new era of Narnia as well as a new character and future King. Project Gutenberg [offsite link]
A collection of books conceived before 1923 made available to anyone with a computer. This is one of the best resources on the internet for classic literature of Shakespeare, Poe, Dante, Holmes, Doyle, Carroll, and many more. Downloadable. The Chronicles of Narnia
Irish born, British raised author C. S. Lewis is best known for this children's literary classic with its beautiful landscapes, talking animals, magical themes, child heroes and the constant battle between good and evil. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Review
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was first published in 1950 and is the most popular of the chronicles. In the seventeen short chapters we are introduced to the adventures of the Pevensie children. The Literature Network [offsite link]
Designed for the "student, educator or enthusiast" this directory houses over 300 full books and over 1000 short stories. Some are rediculous in nature but there are many classics. You can search at a glance through their author index. The Nathaniel Hawthorne Audio Collection Review
"Solitude was his natural element," says Paul Auster (author) in the one hour introduction "Hawthorne at Home" that gives tribute to Hawthorne"s writing Under Heaven Review
In Seattle, Washington lives Eleanor (Joely Richardson) Dunston, a lovely, sweet and lonely heiress with terminal cancer. She hires Cynthia (Molly Parker) to take care of her in her in the end stages of her life. Cynthia is a transient, William Shakespeare [offsite link]
Easily the most influential and prolific writer who ever lived, William Shakespeare certainly needs no introduction. He has proved that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword. Shakespeare is literature´s moral compass. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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