Literary Criticism

This guide will help you get started with your research in literary criticism and theory. It features resources that are available in the Glendale College Library, both print and electronic as well as links to subscription databases and online resources.

Finding books in OneSearch Discovery

Use OneSearch Discovery (Advanced Search) to find materials in the Glendale College Library. You can search the OneSearch by author, title, keywords, or subject.

Examples of subject headings for general Literary Theory and specific theory:

Literature -- History and Criticism -- Theory, etc.
Criticism
Reader-response Criticism
Feminist literary criticism

We've selected a few books on general literary theory that may be helpful. For a list of those books, click on the "General Literary Theory" page from the menu on the left.