NSCC Library: Composition 102: Writing About Literature

Approaching Literature

Writing about literature
These (Purdue) OWL resources will help you write about literature and poetry. This section contains resources on literary terms, literary theory and schools of criticism, as well as resources on writing book reviews.
Literary Terms
Purdue OWL guide - This website gives a rundown of some important terms and concepts used when talking and writing about literature.
The Major Schools of Literary Theory
StudentGuide.org is a collection of useful resources for students to assist their scholastic goals.
Literary Theory
Entry from Wikipedia
Literary Movements
Resources from Dr. Donna Campbell of Washington State