LitCrit

= Literary Research Pathfinder =
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Literary criticism, work overviews, author biographies, journal articles and more!
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 * **Literary Analysis:**
 * A definition** || When a work of literature is published and often for a long time afterwards, there is the possibility that professional reviewers or critics will respond. Literary critics analyze the selection from many angles (for example, style, structure, and language) and on many different levels (for example, emotional, moral, and philosophical). Critics analyze the work to see if they feel it is an appropriate representation of the particular genre. Additionally, especially in biography and nonfiction, critics look for the writer's point of view, and the inclusion of previously unknown facts.

Like the author of the work, these critics are being influenced by the times in which they live. As a result, literary criticism reflects both the point of view of the critic as well as the social and political period during which it is written. ~ Preston, Wendy. "Review Redux: Introducing Literary Criticism Through Reception Moments." //Readwritethink//. IRA/NCTE, 2014. Web. ||
 * Sample sources: || 1. [[file:GatsbyJournalArticle.pdf|Academic journal article]] 2. [[file:GatsbyReview.pdf|Book review]] ||

In Print (*make free photocopies & return materials to reserve cart)
In [|DESTINY], do keyword searches of the __author's name__ and __title of the work__ and even the __genre__ (novel, drama, poetry, etc.) of for specific titles addressing the author's writing and analysis of the work. Search the index of the following print reference titles for both author name and title.
 * 808 //Masterplots//
 * 808.8 MAG //Magill's Critical Evaluations of Selected Plays and Novels//
 * 809 CON //Contemporary Literary Criticism// (authors now living or that have died since 1960)
 * 810.9 BAC //Backgrounds to American Literature//
 * 820 BAC //Backgrounds to English Literature//
 * 920.3 CON //Contemporary Authors (also library database version)//

Library Databases (visit the database page to full list of databases)
View (file is password protected). See/email Mrs. L for password. //Literary Movements for Students//) || Reference source || //Available through [|ccls.org]__only__ with CCLS library card #)// || Journal or Book ||
 * ===Database=== || ===In Noodlebib, cite as a...=== ||
 * [|Gale Virtual Reference Library eBooks] (//Novels for Students, Drama for Students & Epics for Students,//
 * [|Infobase eBooks] (Many of the Bloom's guides to literature) || Book ||
 * [|EbscoHost] (magazine, journal articles and eBooks) //Remote access through// [|ccls.org] || Journal, Magazine or Book ||
 * [|Contemporary Authors(B]iographical information 20th & 21st century writers) //Remote access through// [|ccls.org] || Reference Book ||
 * [|Literature Resource Center](Comprehensive literature database including journal articles, reference books and more)

Free Websites

 * [|Shmoop Literature] (research tools and links)
 * [|Internet Public Library - Literary Criticism]
 * [|LitLinks]
 * [|Literary History.com]
 * Voices and Visions - Annenberg Media
 * [|Web English Teacher]
 * [|Literary Resources on the Net] (Rutgers)
 * [|MIT Literature Guide]
 * [|LSC Kingwood College Research Guides]
 * [|PAL: Perspectives in American Literature--A Research and Reference Guide]
 * [|Literary Index]

**Help with Literary Criticism** (from Springfield Township HS Library LitCrit Pathfinder)

 * Handout on What is Literary Criticism?
 * Internet public library guide to literary criticism
 * Definition: When a work of literature is published and often for a long time afterwards, there is the possibility that professional reviewers