As a modern literati, one might be in the process of working academically in the field. The resources listed here are those that I used extensively and repetitively during my time in University for the postgrad degree.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
The first thing one encounters in an English or Literature major is writing. The format and style required by every school are different, but one can find them all on this site.
Introduction to Theory of Literature (Yale Course)
Literary theories are used for interpreting literature. They include philosophy, psychology, political theories, and many more. Finding meanings in literature depends on your understanding and your ability to apply them effectively and creatively. This Yale course provides 26 episodes that covered most of the most common theories that one needs.
Cultural Readers (Summary of Cultural Studies Articles)
One will definitely encounter tons of cultural studies readings that most of the time are extremely difficult to understand. This site offers a short synopsis of the most common readings. The site is handy for one to get a quick idea of what the authors want to convey before delving deep into the readings.
Edward Said – Orientalism and Culture & Imperialism
The two arguably most important concepts for postcolonial criticism are Orientalism and Culture & Imperialism written by Edward Said. Before delving into his writing, which I think is not difficult to understand compared to other postcolonial thinkers like Homi Bhabha or Spivak, one can enjoy watching the scholar himself talking about his work.
Postcolonial Journals and Concepts Explained
Postcolonial criticism is one of the most popular literary criticism. This website is built by a university professor. It lists out a lot of popular literary journals on this subject which comes in handy for research. The owner of the site also explains many difficult concepts of
The Modernist Journal Project
The literary journal is a popular mean of writing during the modernist period. This site provides a rich source of historically significant journals in this period, which is a godsend for conducting research.
Modernism Lab
Modernism Lab is a wonderful site for conducting preliminary research on authors and their writings during the modernist period.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxist Internet Archive offers abundant resources on the subject. Marxism is one of the most important thinking in the 19th century. The concept is still heavily studied nowadays in the school of humanities. However, it is also one of the most misunderstood concepts of our time. Due to that many works of literature are influenced by this concept, it is of paramount importance for literati to have a good knowledge of this school of criticism.
Liberation School
Liberation School is an educational site for activists and fighters that have been created by the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Basing ourselves on the theory and practice of revolutionary Marxism, we aim to provide political and historical clarity to the burning issues of the moment. In addition to in-depth articles and analysis, including the Marxist classics, the site includes study guides that are being used by organizers around the country to facilitate collective study and discussion.
Oxford Research Encyclopedia – Literature
A reservoir of information for conducting research. Subscription is needed, but there are many free articles available.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Having a standard level of knowledge of philosophy is essential for succeeding in an English or literature degree. This site explains many popular philosophical ideas.
Jstor
Jstor is a popular digital library of academic journals. Essential for conducting research.
Open Culture
Open Culture is a wonderful site for us literati. It provides not only free ebooks, but also a gigantic list of online (video or audio) classes on a diverse array of subjects, including history, literature, and philosophy that are essential knowledge for us.