World Literature in English (FL 209-01)

• Britannica Online

A good source for historical period information.

• Magill's History of Europe. (covers the years from 1750 BC - 1992). 6 vols.Reference R 940 M194 1993.

• The History of Germany (covers the years from antiquity to the 1990's). Main Collection 943 T939h

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Books are often good sources of biographies as well as literary criticism.

• Use Illinet Online (IO)to find books held in the Elmhurst College library as well as books owned by 44 other Illinois academic libraries.

• Sample Searches
 
• Works by Jurek Becker: Author Words search on Jurek Becker
• Works about Jurek Becker: Subject Words search on Jurek Becker
• Books on the history of Germany, Subject Words search on Germany History

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• Sample Library of Congress Subject Headings (Subject Heading search):
 
• Germany--History
• Frisch, Max (for books about Max Frisch or his work)
• Czechoslovakia--History

 

• Ordering books from other libraries ~ Illinet Online allows you to request books held by 45 academic libraries in Illinois.

• When IO doesn't have the material you need, search WorldCat then  request the book through interlibrary loan.

• Gale Databases~ Includes the Dictionary of Literary Biography and the Twayne series which provides criticism of the works of major U.S., English, and world authors from Aristophanes to the present. Author entries range from 175-200 pages.Dictionary of Literary Biography is one of the best places to start for biographical information about authors. The Twayne series is a good place to start for literary criticism.
• MLA International Bibliography ~ The primary index to literary criticism.
• How do I find out if the Elmhurst College Library has the journal I need?

• Search for the journal title in Illinet Online.
• For example, search for the title Journal of African History.
• If you don't find the journal you need, take a look at the list, 

Journals and Magazines Available Online. You can also call or email the reference department to inquire about a specific title or ask a question.

• How can I order a photocopy of an article I can't find at Elmhurst College?

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• Voice of the Shuttle: Literatures Other Than English
• Internet Public Library: Online Literary Criticism Collection
• Literature and Composition Resources

• How to Evaluate the Sources You Find
• Evaluating Web Sites: Criteria and Tools

• Citing Sources

• Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th edition.

1999. A.C. Buehler Library, Reference R808.042 M685Lp 1999.

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