English 102 (Writing About Literature) Research Guide: Poetry
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
- Poetry for StudentsSearch this to find overviews, criticism, and analysis of famous and popular poems.
- Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new windowFind criticism, poetry summaries, and background information on poets here.
- Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Click "Literature" from the menu on the right. Find biographies, literary criticism, and historical background info here. - Salem Literature This link opens in a new windowGood place to find literary criticism about major authors and poets.
- MagillOnLiterature Plus This link opens in a new windowAnother good source for literary criticism and quick plot summaries.
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new windowMultidisciplinary database including journals and popular periodicals.
Poetry Web Sites
- Poets.orgAcademy of American Poets website, find poet bios and lots of poems here.
- Poetry Archive (audio)Listen to recordings of poets reading their own poetry here.
- Poetry FoundationFind poems by category or by poet.
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!
Poetry books
A few recommended books:
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American LiteratureCall Number: Ref PS 321 E537E-book; click title to access
Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of American LiteratureE-book; click title to access
Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of World LiteratureE-book; click title to access
