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EAS2026 Desire and Power Library Research Guide: Gale Literature

This guide introduces you to the skills and resources required for effective library research for Module EAS2026

Gale Literature

 

Search across all of the literary databases included in Gale Literature using the search box on the main page.

See the following tabs for information on the resources included in Gale Literature.

 

Modern and historical literary commentary and criticism. Browse critical essays, articles and introductions collated into topic areas.

 

Search across all of Gale Literature Criticism: 

Or browse by topic area. The following are particularly relevant to the Desire and Power module:

 

You can also browse by author to get an overview, links to related topics and featured critical articles and essays.

 

Go to Gale Literature Criticism. You can search across all of the content, or browse by topic.

 

 

 

 

Select Browse all topics, and find Shakespeare in the list

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can then view a list of subtopics relating to Shakespeare:

 

 

 

 

 

Access literary works and authors throughout history, including full-text poems, plays, short stories and speeches.

 

 

You can also choose Works Search from the toolbar on the main page of Gale Literature.

Use the following resources to find out about authors and influential literary figures.

 

 

Explore the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres.

 

 

 

In-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers. Includes influences of literary movements.

 

 

You can also choose Person Search from the toolbar on the main Gale Literature page:

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