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Find Literary Criticism
Search the databases below as well as Google Scholar, for articles on literary texts (The Odyssey, Ovid's Metamorphoses, etc) and also on topics such as creation myths or the hero's journey.
- Bloom's Literature This link opens in a new windowBloom’s Literature contains a wide range of reference essays and scholarly criticism examining great authors and their works; full-length videos of classic plays and films; eBook collection of literary classics and poems.
- Students Literature Collection This link opens in a new windowAn excellent starting point for literary research. Find plot summaries, discussions of themes, characters and setting, and some scholarly criticism.
- Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new windowContains author biographies, book reviews and scholarly critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline.
- Literary Reference Source This link opens in a new windowContains works of literary criticism, including scholarly journals, work analyses, book reviews, author interviews, and more.
- Google ScholarSearch scholarly journals and books through Google. Full text will not always be available.
Creation Myths - Links and Articles
- Creation Myths by StookeyPresents an overview of certain aspects of creation myths, including the hows and whys of creation, order from chaos, and re-creation after deluge. Link will show full text and button for citation.
- Creation Myth: Cosmogony and Cosmology, Motifs A600-A899 by el-AswadDefines creation myths and explores common themes and motifs. Link will show full text and button for citation.
- Exploring the World's Creation Myths from NPRInterview about the role of myths in culture and variety of creation myths around the world.
- Karen Armstrong Discusses Myths and the Modern World - Interview from NPRExtensive interview on the role creation myths play in society. Specifically mentions Persephone as well as heroes in mythology.
- Why Do We Have Creation Myths from The GuardianOn the role of creation myths to explain cause and effect and how humans make sense of the world.
The Hero's Journey - Links and Articles
- Innocence as a Superpower by EmersonExamines The Wizard of Oz, Chronicles of Narnia and Spirited Away as feminine versions of a hero's journey.
- The Stages of the Hero's JourneyExcerpted from Myth and the Movies: Discovering the Myth Structure of 50 Unforgettable Films by Voytilla.
The Odyssey - Links and Articles
- The Classical Epic from Bloom'sDefinition and context information for epic poems. Remember to save the citation.
- Analysis of The Odyssey from Bloom'sUseful analysis on how Odysseus changes and matures on his journey. Remember to save the citation.
- Commentary on The Odyssey from Bloom'sScroll down towards the end to find the "Commentary" section. Remember to save the citation.
Find More Research
If you are struggling to find good articles, please consider coming to the library for print books as we have an extensive collection relating to classic literature. You might also try searching the two general databases below.
- ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new windowGeneral database good for all subjects. Find newspaper, magazine and scholarly journal articles.
- Academic Search Premier (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowGeneral database good for all subject areas. Contains newspaper, magazine and scholarly journal articles.
- World Religions Online This link opens in a new windowFocuses on 15 of the world’s religions and traditional spiritual practices, including information on important topics, spiritual leaders, sacred texts, and holy days and festivals.