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Literature and Literary Criticism

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Adam Kirsch: "Wise writers decline to engage in debates over the right way to read their own words."
Anna Holmes: "Skipping parts of a narrative should be encouraged, particularly if an author is writing without clarity of purpose or showing off"

 

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Do you need to research a novel, novella, short story, poem, or play? 
Are you looking for information about the author - his/her life and influences?
Are you having a hard time with criticism and interpretation of the literary work? 
How do you actually find the literary work itself?
Use this research guide to answer these questions and more. If you're having trouble finding what you need, remember to ask us!

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