Online full-text critical essays on literature of various places and times. This database is derived from a huge set of printed reference books, and is a continuation of three of them:

1. Classical and Medieval Literature Criticism
2. Literature Criticism from 1400 to 1800
3. Nineteenth Century Literature Criticism
4. Twentieth Century Literary Criticism: covers authors who died between January 1, 1900 and December 31st, 1999.

   Two notes:

   • For Contemporary Literature Criticism (covers authors still breathing or had died since January 1, 2000), see Literature Resource Center
   • Literature Criticism Online combines digital versions of the four series listed above. If you don't find the author or work you are looking for online, consult the Gale Literary Index; it will guide you to other sets of books that may contain essays on the authors or works you are seeking.