Literary Research

Print Resources

We have numerous literary resources in print. Most of these books can be located in the 800s section of the library. Use Destiny to locate books on your topic. Additionally, using Gale's Literary Index will provide a list of resources available on your selected literary work.

Especially take note of the following print resources: All of the fabulous print resources listed below are also available in an eBook in Gale Virtual Library.

• American Writers
• Contemporary Literary Criticism
• Twentieth Century Literature Criticism
• Poetry Criticism
• Poetry for Students
• Novels for Students 
• Short Story for Students 
• Literary Themes for Students
• Drama for Students 
• Shakespeare for Students 
• Young Adult Poetry: A Survey and Theme Guide
• Literary Newsmakers for Students 
• Thematic Guide to American Poetry 
• Thematic Guide to British Poetry

There are also many literary resources available not in Reference. Series such as Greenhaven's Literary Companion and Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations can be excellent resources for your literary research. Use Destiny to locate books on your topic.

Online Resources

Calvert County Public Schools Subscriptions

• Bloom's Literary Reference Online
• Literature Resource Center

  

Calvert County Public Library Subscription Resources

• Literary Reference Center... you will need your library card #  

Resources for locating poems

• Poem Hunter
• BookSpot
• Poetry Archives
• Poetry Portal
• Poet's Corner
• Bartleby Verse: American & English Poetry: 1250–1920
• Favorite Poem Project
• Academy of American Poets
• Internet Poetry Archive
• Poetry 180: a poem a day for American high schools
• EServer Poetry Collection
• Representative Poetry Online
• Poety and Literature Center

Power Search it! - Search all Poetry sites.

Additional Resources

• Advice on How to Write a Literary Analysis

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