Literary Reference Center

Research the Story Behind the Story

Learn to read, think, write and talk about books like a pro.

• Find sources for your paper or literary analysis. 
• Brush up on major themes, characters and plot devices before the big exam. 
• Get the inside scoop about why the classics are considered classic.
• Discover the behind-the-scenes gossip for your next book club.

Think CliffsNotes, but with a thumbs up from your teacher.

What You Get

• Book reviews
• Plot summaries
• Author biographies and interviews
• Essays of literary criticism
• Full-text poems, short stories and novels
• and more...

What You Need

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