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If criticism of a particular work is difficult to find, look for general criticism of the author’s work, and apply what you read to the work you are studying.
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CardCat Searches
To find books written about an author or about that author’s works, follow these directions in CardCat's Basic Search screen.
1. Click in the box and type the author’s name (last name first).
Example: dickinson emily
2. Choose Begins with.
1. Click in the box and type the author’s name (last name first).
Example: dickinson emily
2. Choose Begins with.
3. Select Subject from the drop-down menu.
Perform this search
A new screen will appear that lists the author’s name as the main subject heading, followed by a list of specific subdivisions.
This sample was created to highlight useful subdivisions:
1) DICKINSON EMILY 1830-1886 [65]
2) DICKINSON EMILY 1830-1886 BIBLIOGRAPHY [6]
3) DICKINSON EMILY 1830-1886 CRITICISM AND INTERPRETATION [42]
4) DICKINSON EMILY 1830-1886 TECHNIQUE [3]
In this example, click on option #2 for resources that give a list of the author’s works, plus critical writings about the author and her works. For a comprehensive list of critical works, click on option #4.
Subject headings for CardCat are found in the Library of Congress Subject Headings books, which can be found in the Reference area of Bracken Library, 1st Floor West.Subject Guide |
 Matthew Shaw |
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