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This guide was created in Fall 2018 for students enrolled in courses focused on the analysis and criticism of literature. The tabs above are intended to provide guidance on finding and citing sources for academic research papers.
Reference Sources
The Reference section on the first floor of the Van Wagenen Library features a number of helpful sources related to the study of literary works and their authors. Browse among the books with call numbers beginning with the letter P, or try checking out the index of one of these books:
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American Women Writers byCall Number: REF PS147.A4Publication Date: 1979
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Asian American Literature by Call Number: REF PS153.A84A82Publication Date: 1998 -
Black Literature Criticism by Call Number: REF PS153.N5B556 1992Publication Date: 1991 -
Contemporary Authors byCall Number: REF PS129.C663 volumes
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Dictionary of Literary Biography byCall Number: REF PS221 .D535 volumes
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Hispanic Literature Criticism by Call Number: REF PQ7081.A1H573 1994Publication Date: 1994 -
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature by Call Number: REF PN1008.5 .O94 2006Publication Date: 2006 -
Short Story Criticism byCall Number: REF PN3373 .S5636 volumes
Associate Librarian
Don LaPlant
Contact:
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