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Finding Literary Criticism - QuickGuide

Key Library Databases

Gale Literature This link opens in a new window Literary criticism and author biographies.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window Journal articles that cover history, philosophy, literature, art, religion and political science.
Project Muse This link opens in a new window Provides access to frequently cited journals in a range of subject areas, including literature.

Gale Ebooks - Literature Shelf

Finding Literary Criticism (Scholarly Books) - Library Research Guide

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When searching for books containing literary criticism about a specific literary work, enter the "name of the piece of literature" and the word criticism.

Example: "great gatsby" AND criticism

When searching for books containing literary criticism about a specific author, enter the author's last name, first name and the word criticism.

Example: melville, herman AND criticism

Finding Scholarly Books about History

EBSCO Ebooks This link opens in a new window Ebooks that cover most topics, including education, business, psychology, literary criticism, and more.
ProQuest Ebook Central This link opens in a new window Ebooks that cover most topics, including education, business, psychology, literary criticism, and more.

History of Race in Virginia - A Guide

Reference Books that Focus on History

American Decades