LibGuides: ARHU 270: Arts in Context: Comparing the Arts: Literature

Browsing the Shelf - Literary History

Below is a select list of subject headings to try searching in the Goldstein Library Catalog. You'll want to try different search terms and strategies as your research develops.

Literary landmarks.
Literature--History and criticism.
English literature.
English drama.
American literature.
Literature.

Many of the books on literature and its history, can be found on the 3rd floor of the Goldstein Library in the PN's. Other books are filed throughout the Ps in a respective author's section.

Literature Databases

Ancient Encyclopedia
An online encyclopedia with information regarding ancient literature and themes. The resource also includes information on ancient authors, art, architecture, and myth.
Encyclopedia Britannica: English Literature
A section of Encyclopedia Britannica with an extensive insight into English literature, its history, major authors, playwrights, poets, forms, and themes throughout history.
Encyclopedia Brittanica: American Literature
A section of Encyclopedia Britannica with an extensive insight into American literature, its history, major authors, playwrights, poets, forms, and themes throughout history.
TimelineIndex: Literature
A timeline containing major authors and works of literature throughout history. Includes dates and brief descriptions of major figures and works.