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Journals

Books

Materials on Literature topics are found under the "P" category more generally. These materials can be found on the third floor of the library. 

PR1-56  Literary history and criticism 

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Search terms that may be useful:

  • Literary OR literature criticism
  • Literary theory
  • Literature mediating criticism
  • Literary Movement

Encyclopedias

Here you can find general background information, definitions, and history on many literary terms and concepts specific to literary criticism.

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Physical

The same search terms may be used as in the Books box above.

In the Active Filters, under Genre, there is the option to choose Encyclopedia to limit selections to this category.