Quick Links & Key Resources
MLA International Bibliography
Literature Online (LION)
Annual Bibliography of English Language and Literature
Literature Resource Center
Quest Library Catalog
WorldCat
Language and Literature in English databases list
In-Depth Guides
Literary Research
African American Literature
Irish Literature and Language
Irish Women Writers
Finding Pre-1800 Imprints
Finding Book Reviews
Children's Literature
Getting Started
There is a tremendous amount of information available on diverse aspects of English and American literature as well as other literatures in English. Such information may be found in a wide variety of sources.
Use the links at top left for quick access to some of the most frequently used language and literature in English related databases. For more detailed help, see the in-depth research guides also on the left.
For help with your specific topic -- or with anything, large or small, connected with researching language and literature in English, contact Brendan Rapple via the contact information on the right.
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