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Internet Classics Archive http://classics.mit.edu

Like the name says, this is an archive, and a very comprehensive one at that. Neat, with a classy interface, students can take their pick from a list of 441 works of classical literature by 59 different authors, including user-driven commentary and 'reader's choice' Web sites. And yes, you also have the option of buying books or CD-ROMs online, or use the help pages for answers to common questions.

The Dickens Page http://lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/Dickens.html

Vast yet simple, this is one page no scholar of Victorian literature can ignore. Dedicated to the life and work of Charles Dickens, it offers you e-texts, recommended Dickens concordances, a filmography, biography, Dickens message board, as well as loads of links to satisfy amateurs and academicians alike.

Musée du Louvre, Paris http://mistral.culture.fr/louvre

Classy and well-designed, to say the least, this web site for arguably the most famous art museum in the world comes in French, English, Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese. Log in for a history of the place, its amazing collections, a virtual tour, activities and visitor information for those planning a visit.

The Libyrinth http://rpg.net/quail/libyrinth

Esoteric and wonderful, The Libyrinth devotes its net presence to twentieth century experimental authors who challenged boundaries in language and invention. It gives you texts, links and comprehensive resources on giants of modernism from James Joyce to Umberto Eco, Pynchon and Borges.

100hot Bestsellers http://www.100hot.com/bbook

The best there is to movies, music and, of course, books. With categories like hardcover fiction and non-fiction, paperback mass market, paperback trade and more, here's where you can find the best of popular culture, from Tom Wolfe and Danielle Steel, to Mary Higgins Clark, Anne Rice, Tom Clancy and Stephen King.

American Literary Classics http://www.americanliterature.com

Vast, comprehensive and a great idea. This site is all and more. Log in for online texts of classic works of American literature, given in doses of one chapter a day. Updated daily, you can find a classic quote and vocabulary word of the day, as well as everything from 'Moby Dick' and 'Little Women' to 'Tom Sawyer' and 'The Wizard of Oz.'

Theatre and Drama Virtual Library http://www.brookes.ac.uk/VL/theatre/index.htm

Professional, academic or recreational. If it has to do with theatre, you will probably find it here. The archive covers everything from academic and training institutions to journals, mailing lists, newsgroups, companies, events, festivals and resources.

Art History - WWW Virtual Library http://www.hart.bbk.ac.uk/VirtualLibrary.html

Vast and impressive, this page has all the links any lover of art may need. From art history and museums to computer applications in art history, there's something for everyone. The sections include resources, university departments, online publications and discussion lists.

Literati.net http://www.literati.net

A good-looking site, the Literati Network claims to provide a central web presence for published authors in all genres. What you also get as an added advantage are resources for lots of author-related information, sample chapters of published works, contests and a lot more.

MP3Lit http://www.mp3lit.com

An excellent site and an idea whose time has come. A huge collection of recorded readings from a range of authors, writers and poets in MP3 format. Has sections like top downloads, MP3 of the day, loud mouth, self-help, fiction, poetry and more. Featured authors include W. H. Auden, Tom Wolfe, Slyvia Plath, P J O'Rourke, Noam Chomsky, Henry Rollins and many more.

Rediff Books http://www.rediff.co.in/therediffbooks/index.html

Check out the awesome collection of books here and feast on the discounts, special offers and reviews. The design is excellent, the navigation easy, and finding the right book a breeze, so that you needn't spend too much of your precious Internet time finding the right book.

The Shakespeare Web http://www.shakespeare.com

Simple it may look, but is still devoted to that most sublime of all playwrights in English literature. The Shakespeare Web is an interactive, hypermedia web site created with the basic idea of helping people understand and enjoy the bard's work. It has, among other interesting pages, a query board, Java-based game, and something called 'Today in Shakespeare's history.'

Museum Picasso Virtual http://www.tamu.edu/mocl/picasso

For those wondering about Cubism and its mysterious father, Pablo Picasso, this site gives you all the answers beautifully. A wealth of material on the man and his work is available, along with virtual galleries that cover his life chronologically, let you view his masterpieces, and even find other related links on the net.

The Literary Times http://www.tlt.com

Yes it is dedicated to literature. No, it doesn’t cover all genres. Basically for readers and writers of romantic fiction, what you find here are how-to articles, author profiles, reviews, news, free offers and a useful 'Research and Reference' section comprising links to other resources on the net.

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