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Question: Where can I find literary criticism online!?
Hi, I am looking for websites that offers critical analysis/appreciation of books!. For instance, if I read Pride and Prejudice, and would like to find out what literary critics have to say about the book, i!.e!. what makes it special, where can I go to do this!?

Please don't recommend sparknotes!. I'm looking for something a bit more in depth!. Thanks!Www@QuestionHome@Com


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The best place are online databases!. Most libraries (check your public or school library) offer access to at least one of these databases!. If you can find a library that offers the MLA database, then you're in good shape!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

http://www!.enotes!.com This site has comprehensive essays, critiques and general information on a great many classics such as the one mentioned in your question!. To read many of these in their entirety, a person must be a member!. A 90-day membership costs "$9!.99!." Full membership costs $19!.00 a month!.
I am a member and find the diversity of opinion here good!.

http://www!.nytimes!.com For free you can read what literature critics have to write about many books!. Follow Books under Art at the left!.

http://www!.newyorker!.com Again, for free, you can read what NY-er critics write about many books in both long and 'brief' reviews plus articles on authors living or dead, 'classic' or not!. Look for Books toward the middle of the home page and click on any article title of interest!. also find 'Books in Brief' along the left side!.
You'll be able to navigate this magazine without direction by just pursuing your goal!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

There is a wonderful site called LibraryThing!.com, where ordinary people catalog the books they own, post reviews and have discussions about books!. They are not professional literary critics, but there is a lot of great information there on millions of books!. The site is having some maintenance done today, but should be back on line very soon!. Check it out!.Www@QuestionHome@Com