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To find a short story in Randall Library's catalog, select "author" and enter the name of the short story's author (last name first). Then look for a title that indicates a short story collection. It is difficult to find a short story by title in the catalog because they are usually published in collections and anthologies, but you can also try using quotes around the title of the story.
To search for criticism of a short story within a book, consult Randall Library's catalog, select "subject," and enter the name of the story's author (last name first). Then search for the subject heading subdivision "criticism and interpretation."
Selected Books and Indexes
Short Story CriticismClick on title to access this eBook
The Classic Short Story, 1870-1925: Theory of a Genre / Florence GoyetClick on title to access this eBook
The British and Irish Short Story Handbook / David MalcolmClick on title to access this eBook
The American Short Story Since 1950 / Kasia BoddyClick on title to access this eBook
A Companion to the American Short Story / Alfred Bendixen and James Nagel, Eds.Click on title to access this eBook
Modern Short Fiction of Southeast Asia: A Literary History / Teri Shaffer Yamada, Ed.Literary Criticism of Short Stories
This guide addresses the need for literary criticism for beginning literary critics. It provides resources for finding short stories, for getting plot summaries, reviews and literary criticism or explication of short stories.
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If we do not have the full-text of the articles, or a book you need, fill out the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) form and request it. This is a free service for students, faculty, and staff.
ILL page: lib.uncw.edu/ill