ENGL 113 Introduction to Poetry

Gale Literature - Literary Analysis Database

Holman Library Literary Analysis Database: Gale Literature

Browse for ideas or search for articles on specific sources in Gale Literature. 

Search by Author and/or Title and/or Keyword

  • Get started with background information on an author with Topic and Work Overviews.
  • Learn about an author's ideas in their own words with Interviews.
  • Find original works by the author or interviews in Primary Sources.
  • Find interesting ideas and critical reception for the general public with Reviews & News and Literature Criticism.
  • Look for scholarly analysis in Literature Criticism.
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  • Note: In this database type in last name (surname), first name or select it from dropdown menu.

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Source types in Gale Lit

  1.  Use Filters for Subject Terms & more.
  • Note: You may limit to Peer Reviewed Journals to find scholarly articles. In this database, that can exclude some useful sources.

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