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LIT 2090: Literary Analysis (McCartney)

Historical Context (Journal Articles)

Here are some great history databases to help you find scholarly research on different time periods: 

American History

European & World History

All History

Other Relevant Databases

Historical Analysis (Books)

You can also search CU Books and OhioLINK for historical books to provide context for your research.

There are a few book series that are especially helpful for biographical and historical/cultural context, including: 

  • Routledge Companions to Literature series
  • Cambridge Companions to Literature series
  • Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture

Here are some examples: