English 102 (Writing About Literature) Research Guide: Dramas
Use this guide to find articles about authors and their works! We also have tips for citing sources in MLA style.
Recommended databases
Start here
- Drama for StudentsSearch this to find overviews, criticism, and analysis of famous and popular plays.
- Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new windowFind criticism, summaries, and reviews of plays here. It also includes in-depth background information on dramatists and their influence.
- Salem Literature This link opens in a new windowCritical insights & surveys on authors, films, themes, & works
- MagillOnLiterature Plus This link opens in a new windowAnother good source for literary criticism and quick plot summaries.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowMultidisciplinary database including journals and popular periodicals.
Drama Quotations in MLA
- Drama Quotations in MLADetailed guide to format quotes from plays in your MLA papers.
Where do I find books?
Use the Book & Media Catalog to find print books and e-books.
Some tips:
- Use one or two main words to find your topic.
- When you've found a book, click AVAILABILITY to see where the book is located.
- To read e-books off-campus, you'll need to log-in using your Carroll info.
- Frustrated or stuck? Ask a librarian for help!
Drama books
A few recommended books:
Modern American Drama, 1945-2000E-book; click title to access
Oxford Encyclopedia of American LiteratureCall Number: REF PS321 E537 2004Available in print & as an ebook
Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of American LiteratureE-book; click title to access
Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of World LiteratureE-book; click title to access
