Women in Literature (ENG230)
Featured Books
Jane Austen by
This collection brings together a selection of recent representative critical essays on Austen from a variety of perspectives. All of them take for granted the brilliance of her achievement, but they also make the case that she deserves to be taken seriou
Call Number: PR4037 .J287 2010
Mary Shelley by
Mary Shelley's ""Frankenstein"", a story she wrote at the age of 19, is still a popular tale to this day, remarkable not only for its striking plot but also its Romantic elements. Her lesser-known works, and their critical reception, are also discussed in ""Mary Shelley"". This latest addition to the ""Bloom's Classic Critical Views"" series includes selections of the best historical criticism about Mary Shelley and her works.
Call Number: PR5841 .W8 Z75625 2008
Kate Chopin by
In Kate Chopin: A Study of the Short Fiction, Bernard Koloski, who has explored the works of Kate Chopin for more than 25 years, argues that the writer's biculturalism, bilingualism, and life among intelligent, questioning people are the sources of her extraordinary vision, originality, and compassion as a short story writer. The first full-length treatment devoted exclusively to Chopin's stories, and the first since the 1930s to look at the stories outside - though not at all in opposition to - their place of honor among the works about women, the volume provides fresh insights into the writer's fiction. In a seamless, graceful presentation Koloski establishes the biographical, literary, historical, and cultural contexts for the appreciation of Chopin's stories and offers sensitive readings of selected works. Subsequent sections provide a sampling of Chopin's literary criticism, including essays on Emile Zola's Lourdes and Hamlin Garland's Crumbling Idols, and explore a quarter century of scholarly criticism, excerpting the writings of, among others, Peggy Skaggs on "Stories about Children" and Emily Toth on A Vocation and a Voice. The study, which is suitable for students at high school, college, and graduate levels, includes a preface, selected bibliography, chronology, and index.
Call Number: PS1294 .C63 K65 1996
Virginia Woolf by Call Number: PR6045.O72 Z878 1971
Understanding 19th-Century Slave Narratives by
African American slave narratives of the 19th century recorded the grim realities of the antebellum South; they also provide the foundation for this compelling and revealing work on African American history and experiences. * Presents information and primary source documents that support such key subject areas as American history, ethnic studies, and African American history, among other areas * Introduces readers to unique slave narratives that often center on such topics as entrepreneurship, racial violence and resistance, gender, and subjects regarding the color line like pigmentation and passing * Situates each slave narrative in historical context through the use of a document introduction and annotations * Supplies slave narratives that are important primary sources and will help students with building interpretive, critical-thinking skills needed to be successful 21st-century learners
Call Number: E444 .U54 2016
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Featured eResources
For critical articles, try these databases first:
- Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
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Explore a wide range of literary works and authors' biographies, perfect for students and researchers delving into literature. Find critical analyses, reviews, and historical context to enhance understanding of literary texts and their creators.
- Literary Reference Source This link opens in a new window
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Search here for comprehensive analyses and insights into literature, perfect for students and scholars studying literary works or seeking critical interpretations. It covers a wide range of literary genres, authors, themes, and historical contexts, offering valuable resources for understanding and analyzing literature.
- MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window
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Ideal for literature scholars and students, this resource provides comprehensive coverage of literary criticism, language, folklore, and linguistics from journals, books, and dissertations worldwide.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new window
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Discover scholarly articles and research papers alongside primary sources from four collections, including pamphlets, manuscripts, letters, oral histories, government documents, images, drawings, paintings, and more. Ideal for students, academics, and researchers seeking comprehensive resources across various disciplines.
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- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
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A great place to start your search for both popular and scholarly articles on almost any topic. It contains many scholarly journals, magazines, and other sources across various disciplines, including sciences, social sciences, humanities, and more.
- Bloom's Literature This link opens in a new window
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For curated content on essential authors, multicultural classics, contemporary literature, and more. It covers a wide range of literary topics, offering valuable resources like videos, exclusive essay topics, and discussion questions, perfect for enhancing lectures and independent study sessions.
- Critical Survey of Literature, Poetry and Short Fiction This link opens in a new window
Discover in-depth analyses of literary works, poetry, and short fiction, perfect for students and enthusiasts seeking insightful interpretations and critical perspectives on classic and contemporary literature. Explore themes, characters, and author biographies.
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- MLA Handbook Plus Database
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- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition by American Psychological Association
- The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff
- A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate L. Turabian
