Use the databases below to find scholarly criticism about your authors and short stories.
Another place to check for books on your topic is OneSearch. Here are some quick tips for effective searches:
If you are looking for books by a writer, go to the Advanced Search and search for "author / contributor" (last name first).
If you want books about an author, search by "Subject" (last name first).
Most books by and about an author are shelved together, so once you have a few call numbers, you can browse.
If you're looking for a particular short story or an essay, a Keyword search works best. It may be in an anthology, far away from other books by or about its author.
Some examples of subject headings are: