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Literary Criticism

Librarian: Cindy Levine

Would you like to write a good paper for your literature class?

The first step is to read the literary work you are analyzing. Your thoughts and reactions as a reader will be key to your paper.

The next step is to find outside information that will help you understand the work. This information can help you make sense of the literature you are reading, and contribute to a more informed analysis.

This guide highlights useful outside information sources for students writing literary criticism.

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