Research Guides: Introduction to Literary Research: Electronic Resources

Encyclopedias

Credo Reference
Includes numerous specialized reference books related to poetry, drama, and prose.
Britannica Academic
Provides good coverage of literary topics.
Due to the British focus of this resource, some topics unique to the U.S. get ephemeral treatment.

EBSCOHost eBook Collection
EBSCOhost eBooks includes thousands of scholarly literary books, including prize-winning fiction and poetry in PDF format.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR includes scholarly books as well as scholarly journal articles.
Gale Literature: LitFinder
Full-text literary works and secondary sources covering world literature and writers throughout history. Includes poetry citations, short stories, speeches, and plays.
ProQuest eBook Central (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collection)
Over 18,000 librarian-selected eBook titles covering Asian Studies, Women's Studies, Black Studies, Hispanic/Latino Studies and much more.

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Excellent coverage of humanities journals.
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