Research Guides: American Literature: Databases

Literature Databases

Bloom's Literary Reference Online This link opens in a new window
Examines writers, works, characters, movements and events in world literature. Provided by DISCUS, South Carolina's Virtual Library.
Books and Authors This link opens in a new window
Resources to help readers select fiction and nonfiction works; includes plot summaries, author information, and award lists.
Gale Literature This link opens in a new window
Full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews. Formerly Artemis Literary Sources.
Literary Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Information on thousands of authors and their works. Provided by DISCUS, South Carolina's Virtual Library.