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American Literature

Use this guide to identify research tools and strategies for the study of American Literature.

Gale Literary Sources

Reminders about Gale Literary Sources. THE place to start searching for literary criticism. What is it again? This single-search option provides access to Dictionary of Literary Biography (DLB), Twayne's Author Series, and Scribner Writer Series. Why should I use it? The sources in Gale Literary Sources can help you identify keywords related to themes, topics, motifs, characters, and more. Think of it as a stepping stone. Starting here makes every other part of your research easier. When searching, try these tips: For easy navigation: use the Explore panel on the right or Control F on your keyboard. his will help you jump to the most relevant sections quickly. For more resources: visit the sources listed at the end of the entry. In Twayne's, these are Notes, DLB calls them References, and Scribner Writer Series has a Selected Bibliography.

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