LibGuides: How to Research Literature Topics: Find Literary Criticism

Finding Literary Criticism Overview

You can find literature criticism articles in library databases and in books.

Finding Literary Criticism in Databases

The following databases are recommended for finding literary criticism. Follow the step by step instructions to find literary criticism in each database.

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO)
1. Check the Full Text and Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals boxes.
2. Type the title or author of the work in the search box.
3. Under "Document Type," select Literary Criticism.
Literature (Gale)
1. Option 1. Type the title of the work and select "Name of Work" as the field.
2. Option 2. Type the author of the work and select "Person, By or About" as the field.
3. Check the "Full Text Documents" and "Peer Reviewed" Journals" boxes.
4. Check "Literature Criticism" as the content type.
Literary Reference Center Plus (EBSCO)
1. Option 1. In the left toolbar, click All Works. Type the title of the work.
2. Option 2. In the left toolbar, click All Authors. Type the author's last name.
3. On the left of your results, select Literary Criticism.
Literature Criticism (Gale)
1. Option 1. Type the title of the work and select "Name of Work" as the field.
2. Option 2. Type the author of the work and select "Person, By or About" as the field.
3. Check the "Full Text Documents" box.
4. Check "Literature Criticism" as the content type.
JSTOR
1. Click "Advanced Search."
2. Type the title or author of the work.
3. Check "Articles."
4. Check "Language & Literature."

Finding Literary Criticism in Books

Go to the Library Catalog
Type the author's name and the word "criticism."
To find a print book on library shelves, write down the call number.
To open an e-book, click "Available Online"