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This guide provides resources for research into English literature.
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Encyclopedia of Literature and Criticism by Call Number: View EbookPublication Date: 1990Explore literature topics through essays covering history, theory, criticism, poetry, drama, the novel, and much more. Entries include suggestions for further reading.
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research PapersCall Number: Reference LB2369 .G53 2009The Modern Language Association's comprehensive guide. -
The Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)Call Number: Reference LB2369 .C57 2017Publication Date: 2017The granddaddy of style guides. The 2017 edition is on the Reference shelf; previous print editions circulate. We also have it as an e-book: Use it online!
