About Crossref-it.info
Crossref-it.info is an independent educational project created to support students and teachers studying English literature. Our aim is simple: to make clear, reliable resources freely available so that more people can enjoy, understand and succeed in the texts they study.
We focus on helping learners make connections between what they read in class and the wider historical, cultural and spiritual contexts that shaped those works.
Who we are
Crossref-it.info is run by a small team of teachers, examiners, writers and editors with long experience in English literature and related subjects. Many of us have taught exam classes and know the pressures that students face when preparing for assessments.
Although our backgrounds are varied, we share a few core values:
- Respect for the texts we study and the traditions they come from
- A commitment to clear, accessible explanations
- A belief that serious ideas can be explored in a way that is open and fair
We do not represent any one school, exam board or denomination, and we welcome users from all educational and faith backgrounds.
Our mission
Our mission is to support students and teachers with clear, trustworthy resources that make literature and its contexts easier to understand.
Support student progress
Help students move from “I don’t get this” to “I can explain it”.
Equip teachers
Give teachers ready-to-use material that supports classroom learning.
Make connections
Show how literature, faith, ideas and society are often closely linked.
Keep resources accessible
Keep high-quality study resources free to access whenever possible.
We want Crossref-it.info to be a place where readers can dig deeper into set texts and discover how they speak into real questions about life, belief and culture.
What you’ll find on Crossref-it.info
Across the site you’ll find a range of resources that are designed to work together:
In-depth text guides
Plot summaries, character studies, themes, language and structure to support close reading and essay planning.
Context articles
Historical, social, philosophical and religious background that helps explain why texts were written and how they were first received.
Study and exam skills
Guidance on planning essays, analysing quotations, revising effectively and approaching different types of exam question.
Timelines and overviews
Visual and written overviews that show how authors, movements and ideas fit together across periods and genres.
Texts and extracts
Full texts and carefully selected extracts, available where permissions or public domain status allow us to share them.
These resources are especially useful for students preparing for school and college exams in English literature, but they can also support independent learners and anyone wanting to explore classic texts in more depth.
How we create and review content
We work to keep our material accurate, balanced and useful:
- Articles are written or reviewed by subject specialists
- Content is checked for clarity, factual accuracy and fairness
- We regularly update pages to reflect changes to exam specifications or feedback from users, where possible
Where we discuss matters of faith or belief, we aim to be respectful and to present viewpoints clearly, so that readers can think for themselves.
If you spot an error or feel that something could be improved, we genuinely welcome constructive feedback.