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A Literature Research Guide: Literary History

Gale Literature Criticism Online

Use the search box below to find in-depth analysis of literary movements and literary history.  Examples: The Beat Generation, Brazilian Literature, Bloomsbury, American Transcendentalism.

Literature Criticism Online

Literary History - Journal Articles

Finding Books & Ebooks

 

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When searching for books or articles concerning literary history, movements or philosophies, try these search phrases:

  • literary history - Add this phrase to a search on a topic or place.  For example: Africa literary history
  • history and criticism - Add this phrase to a search on a particular type of literature.  For example: science fiction history and criticism

Prospector

Prospector is a shared catalog of the major libraries in Colorado and Wyoming, providing access to over 30 million items.  Use the "Request It" button to request materials for delivery to Tomlinson Library (usually within 3-5 business days).

WorldCat searches holdings in 10,000 libraries worldwide.  Select the "Request This Item" link to request a particular item.

Oxford Reference Online - Literary Reference

Oxford Reference Literary Reference eBooks

A collection of Literary Reference eBooks from Oxford University Press, covering literary movements and history as well as individual authors. 

Films on Demand Streaming Video Collection

Films on Demand Digital Educational Video

From Films for the Humanities and Sciences, the Films on Demand streaming video collection includes titles concerning individual authors and literary history.  

Encyclopedia of American Culture & Intellectual History