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Primary Sources
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Link: https://readgreatliterature.com/literature-lists-timelines/english-renaissance-literature-early-modern-tudor-era-1485-1603/
This source was useful to our research as it was basically a virtual library. By using this website, we were able to view and analyze the various works our topic had to offer.
2. Thomas More's Utopia. (n.d.). Retrieved December 17, 2020, from https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item126618.html
Link: https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item126618.html
With this website we were able to further our research since the website gave us a direct view of what was inside More’s most famous book. This gives us information on his views of what was happening around him as the book is written by himself.
3. “DISCOURSE ON THE METHOD OF RIGHTLY CONDUCTING THE REASON, AND SEEKING TRUTH IN THE SCIENCES
URL” The Project Gutenberg E-text of A Discourse on Method, by Ren Descartes,
Link: ttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/59/59-h/59-h.htm
This source was useful because it is a pdf of Descartes’ most famous works and helps us understand how he contributes to communication in history. Since it is a work of his from long ago making it a primary source it helps provide me with a different point of view.
4. Shakespeare, William, The First Folio, 1623
This source was useful because it provided an insight on how Shakespeare's works were first published and formatted. Furthermore, copies of the First Folio provided information on how owners annotated the works.
5. Shakespeare, William, Hamlet, Simon & Schuster, 1603
This source was useful because it provides many of Shakespeare's most influential lines. In addition, this script showcases one of his most famous works, which was useful in the sense of providing background information about his play.
6. Vecellio, T., 1550. [online] Metmuseum.org. Available at: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437826
This source was useful because it provided a visual representation through a painting of one of William Shakespeare's first works.
7. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE., 1591-1596. TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET. [Place of publication not identified]: OTBEBOOKPUBLISHING.
This source was useful to me because it provided the script of Romeo and Juliet. With this, I am able to cite lines from the source.
8. Italianrenaissance.org. 2021. [online] Available at: <http://www.italianrenaissance.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Michelangelo-Sistine-Chapel-Ceiling-590x394.jpg >
This source was useful because it provided photos of Michelangelo's painting of the Sistine Chapel building, which was an iconic piece of artwork from the Renaissance period. This painting was utilized to make the website look more visually appealing.
9. Internetshakespeare.uvic.ca. 2021. First Folio (New South Wales), Page 669 :: Facsimile Viewer :: Internet Shakespeare Editions. [online] Available at: <https://internetshakespeare.uvic.ca/Library/facsimile/bookplay/SLNSW_F1/rom/index.html >
This source was useful because it showed one of the very first printed editions of Romeo and Juliet. Furthermore, it helped the website appear more visually appealing.
10. Fine Art America. 2021. Malvolio Before Olivia - From 'Twelfth Night' By Johann Heinrich Ramberg. [online] Available at: <https://fineartamerica.com/featured/-malvolio-before-olivia--from-twelfth-night-johann-heinrich-ramberg.html >
This source was useful because it provided another medium of telling the story of Twelfth Night (through visual arts). Furthermore, this painting helped make the section appear more visually appealing.
Secondary Sources
1. History.com Editors. “Renaissance.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 4 Apr. 2018, www.history.com/topics/renaissance/renaissance.
Link: https://www.history.com/topics/renaissance/renaissance
This source was useful because it gave the general information about the Renaissance. It had details varying from what it focused on and how it became popular.
2. Hatfield, Gary. “René Descartes.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 16 Jan. 2014, plato.stanford.edu/entries/descartes/.
Link: https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/thomas-mores-utopia#
This website was useful to us during our research because it provides basic information about Rene Descartes. Some things included were his works, his home life, and much more.
3. “The Works of Sir Thomas More [Writings English and Latin].” Luminarium, www.luminarium.org/renlit/morebib.htm.
Link: www.luminarium.org/renlit/morebib.htm.
This site was useful to our research because it lists all of Thomas More’s works. This makes it easier for us to find which books we want to learn more about and what he generally wrote about.
4. “Thomas More.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 17 June 2020, www.biography.com/scholar/thomas-more.
Link: www.biography.com/scholar/thomas-more
In this website Thomas More’s biography is written, stating information about how he was raised and what subjects he focused more on. With this data we were able to understand the reasons why he became one of the most influential renaissance writers.
5. “Rene Descartes” ,Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, January 16th, 2014
Link: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/descartes/
This citation was useful and helpful to my research because it provided background information on a philosopher of the renaissance period (descartes) life. It also provides information about his works and his education in other areas not just philosophy but science and mathematics.
6. Academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu. 2021. [online] Available at: http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/film-and-lit/tragedy-hnd.pdf
This citation was useful to my research because it provides information about the Shakespearean genre of Tragedy. In addition, it provides information on Aristotle's theory of tragedy, which Shakespeare followed.
7. Day Translations Blog. 2021. William Shakespeare: His Influence In The English Language. [online] Available at: https://www.daytranslations.com/blog/shakespeare-influence-english/
This resource was useful because it provided basic information about William Shakespeare. It also gave information about topics such as his works, family life, and time in London, which allowed me to research more on those topics.
8. Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. 2021. When Was Shakespeare Born?. [online] Available at: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/when-was-shakespeare-born/
This resource was useful because it talked about Shakespeare's theoretical birthdate, birthplace, and death. Furthermore, it gave an explanation on the determination of his birthdate.
9. Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. 2021. Shakespeare's Phrases. [online] Available at: <https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-phrases/ >
This resource was useful because it states the phrases Shakespeare coined, and the plays which it originated from. This source also shows a small part of Shakespeare's influence in modern society.
10. Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. 2021. Shakespeare's First Folio. [online] Available at: <https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-works/shakespeares-first-folio/ >
This source was useful because it provides information about the First Folio and how it came to be. In addition, it provided photographs of the book and annotations the past owners made.
11.Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. 2021. Shakespeare's Poems. [online] Available at: <https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-poems/ >
This resource was useful because it provided information about Shakespeare's works outside of plays. In addition, it also talks about how he wrote them and why. There were also short synopsis of a few of the sonnets and narrative poems.
12. Descartes, Rene, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Link: https://iep.utm.edu/descarte/
This source is useful because it also provides more information on Descartes life and a lot of his works that contributed to renaissance writing and even science and math. This also includes links to other sources which were also very useful.
13. Sparknotes.com. 2021. Richard II: The History Plays | Sparknotes. [online] Available at: <https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/richardii/section15/
This source was useful because it provided an explanation for Shakespeare's historical plays. This source also clarified how its divided.
14. Day Translations Blog. 2021. William Shakespeare: His Influence In The English Language. [online] Available at: <https://www.daytranslations.com/blog/shakespeare-influence-english/ >
This source was useful because it explained Shakespeare's influence towards the English language. It also provided examples of words he was credited for.
15. Sparknotes.com. 2021. René Descartes (1596–1650): Context | Sparknotes. [online] Available at: <https://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/descartes/context/#:~:text=Ren%C3%A9%20Descartes%20is%20generally%20considered,the%20means%20to%20attain%20knowledge. >
This source was useful because it gave background info on Descartes. Furthermore, it provided information on how he influenced history, which helped me answer my question.
16. Octane Seating. 2021. Shakespeare's Influence On Theatre | William Shakespeare Contributions. [online] Available at: <https://octaneseating.com/blog/the-impact-of-william-shakespeare-on-theater/ >
This source was useful because it explained the influence of Shakespeare in the world of theatre. It also helped me answer the question of his historical impact
17. Angelfire.com. 2021. The Significance Of Thomas More. [online] Available at: <https://www.angelfire.com/tv2/flawedperfection/stories/more.htm#:~:text=However%20More%20had%20a%20great,Reformation%20and%20the%20secular%20government. >
This source helped me understand the influence of Thomas More in the literary sense. It also helped me answer the question of his historical impact and how he's relevant today.
18. Sparknotes.com. 2021. Romeo And Juliet: Themes | Sparknotes. [online] Available at: <https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/romeojuliet/themes/ >
This source helped me understand the themes present in Romeo and Juliet. It also helped me understand the significance of the play.
19. Sparknotes.com. 2021. Twelfth Night: Sex And Gender In Twelfth Night | Sparknotes. [online] Available at: <https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/twelfthnight/central-idea-essay/sex-and-gender-in-twelfth-night/ >
This source helped me understand themes of gender and sexuality present in Twelfth Night.
20. The British Library. 2021. A Queer Reading Of Twelfth Night. [online] Available at: <https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/a-queer-reading-of-twelfth-night# >
This source helped me because it provided more explanations of how sexuality was present in Twelfth Night. With that information, I am able to explain how Shakespeare communicated important ideas.
21. Study.com. 2021. [online] Available at: <https://study.com/academy/lesson/twelfth-night-significance-impact.html#:~:text=''Twelfth%20Night''%20is,to%20our%20current%20cultural%20moment. >
This source helped me because it explained the significance of Twelfth Night. It also explained some of the themes.
21. Sparknotes.com. 2021. Twelfth Night: Themes | Sparknotes. [online] Available at: <https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/twelfthnight/themes/ >
This source helped me because it explained the themes of Twelfth Night. With those, I can explain how Shakespeare communicated important ideas.
22. Stratfordfestival.ca. 2021. [online] Available at: <https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Romeo-and-Juliet >
This source was useful to me because it helped provided an example of a modern production of Romeo and Juliet. Furthermore, the photos were used to make the website more appealing.
23. Shakespeare, W., 2021. Romeo And Juliet: No Fear Translation | Sparknotes. [online] Sparknotes.com. Available at: <https://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/shakespeare/romeojuliet/ >
This source helped me by providing a digital script of Romeo and Juliet. as well as an modern English translation. This was used to further understand the text and to provide photographic quotes for the site.
24. Shakespeare, W., 2021. No Fear Shakespeare: Twelfth Night: Act 3 Scene 3 | Sparknotes. [online] Sparknotes.com. Available at: <https://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/shakespeare/twelfthnight/page_142/ >
This source helped me by providing a digital script and modern English translation for Twelfth Night. This was used to further understand the text and provide photographic quotes for the site.
25. No Sweat Shakespeare. 2021. Shakespeare's History Plays. [online] Available at: <https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/plays/types/history/#:~:text=Shakespeare's%20history%20plays%20are%20enormously,%2C%20brothels%2C%20beggars%2C%20everything. >
This source helped me by giving background information on Shakespeare's histories. This also helped me come to the conclusion of the importance of his histories in terms of communication.
26. Metmuseum.org. 2021. [online] Available at: <https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/shaa/hd_shaa.htm>
This source helped me by providing art pieces related to Shakespeare. Using these, the site was able to be more visually appealing.