Examines the ways that hypertext technology is changing the understanding and teaching of literature. Hypertext routinely provides links from the literary text to critical commentary, graphic material, and biographical information. Includes a brief example of hypertext experimental fiction. (MJP)

Appraises several databases devoted to classical literature. Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG) contains the entire extant corpus of ancient Greek literature, including works on lexicography and historiography, extending into the 15th century. Other works awaiting completion are the Database of Classical Bibliography and a CD-ROM pictorial dictionary…