Poetry

Databases

MLA is a resource for researching literature and language topics, including literary criticism. The site provides essay collections, working papers, proceedings, dissertations, and bibliographies. 

Literary Reference Center is an extensive, full text reference database with information combined from literary reference works, journals, and books.  A search here is sure to bring results on any of a variety of literary topics.  

JSTOR collection contains complete back issues of 241 scholarly journals in a wide range of disciplines. Issues from the most recent three to five years for each title may not be included in the collection. 

Academy of American poets offers an extensive list of full text poems with the options to search by author, title, or key word.  You can also sign up to receive a poem each day by email.

Library of Congress Poetry Center provides access to a wealth of poetry resources including an audio archive of over 2,000 poets reading their own poetry. 

• Search by subject: Once you have located one item in the catalog, you may click on the search term within the record to find other items on the same or similar subjects. 
• Interlibrary loan (ILL):  If you are unable to locate an item in the PHC online or on-campus collection, you may request resources through Interlibrary loan.  ILL requests may be made directly into the library database WorldCat.  If you have difficulty requesting an ILL in WorldCat, you may use the form on the website or request assistance from any of the library staff.
• Once you locate an appropriate resource, potential valuable resources may be listed in the item's bibliography. 
• Loudoun County Public Library's Purcellville Branch is available to students offering a variety of potentially valuable resources.  A library card may be obtained by presenting your PHC library card and their catalog is available online, as well as the option to request items.