Literary criticism may discuss characterization, symbolism, plot, style, or a particular theme. The following sources will help you to find critical materials on an author, playwright, or poet's work in the form of books, periodical articles, and essays.
Biographical information provides facts about a person's life.
The sources included in this document cover mainly authors. A few good keywords for searching for literary criticism would be the name of the author and criticism. American Women Writers. Black Literature Criticism. Critical Survey of Long Fiction.