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Literature

These resources provide in-depth research for classic to contemporary literature, including author biographies, poetry, literary criticism and more.

Looking for the Poetry and Literature books during the mezzanine renovation? They can be found in the Fiction area! For more information visit wvml.ca/reno.

See also: Book Clubs and Reading Guides

  • Last updated: March 11, 2025

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Academic Search Elite

Find articles from scholarly journals in nearly every academic discipline. Excellent for students and researchers.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

NoveList Plus

Looking for an edgy mystery or a button-up romance? Find titles by subject, genre, mood, or other criteria. NoveList Plus, a readers’ guide to fiction and nonfiction including audiobooks, provides access to information on over 200,000 titles. This resource includes series, book discussion guides, reading lists and more. Invaluable information for avid readers and book clubs.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

Shakespeare for Students

Features plot summaries, character discussion, historical context and more for all of Shakespeare's major plays. An ideal resource for students or anyone completing an essay or project on the Bard.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

ON THE SHELF

Check these out the next time you’re in the Library.

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Paperback Classics

Looking for a classic novel? Find them in our paperback classics collection!

on the web

These recommended websites are free and easily accessible! All you need is an internet connection.

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CanLit Guides

CanLit Guides is a free, open educational resource, created and maintained by the journal Canadian Literature: A Quarterly of Criticism and Review. Resources cover Canadian literary history, theory, works, authors, and more. Great for educators, students, and private study.

CliffsNotes

CliffsNotes is a household name for most high school and college students and has an array of free test-prep study guides for everything from your AP exams to the SAT.

My Shakespeare

Dive into the rich world of Shakespeare with full-text, interactive editions of his plays. myShakespeare replaces traditional footnotes with multimedia resources for the 21st-century student.

Representative Poetry Online

Biographies, personal philosophies, lists of works and representative poems – plus reviews and criticism – for a large number of poets.

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