www.Buddhanet.net has the Tripitaka available
Pali Canon history via Wiki.
There is a link to a library of texts in Spitual Smoke stickied at the top.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/map.htm
This is a good place to find lots of sources for reading and history of the writings.
The Dhammapada is generally attributed to the sayings of the Buddha as well, however it's true, he's was said to only be on record, not write the record himself.
Feel free to keep asking away. Buddha's Dharma is something I love to discuss and help others in finding out more.
Metta
Sage