American Literature - 20th Century to Contemporary: Home

Use this guide to locate resources pertinent to the study of American literature, history, and culture.  If you have questions about research methodology or specific resources for a research project, please contact Faye directly or use the "Ask Us" options above for assistance.

• Finding Primary Resources- resources for finding online journals, magazines, and newspapers published in the U.S. from the early 20th Century to present
• Finding Books - resources for finding contemporary American books.
• Encyclopedias & Dictionaries - specialized reference resources for the study of American literature.
• Finding Scholarly Journals - resources for locating scholarship oncontemporary literature to 20th century and current events.
• Websites- that provide secondary and primary resources.
• More English Resources - resources pertinent to the study of British and American literature, other literatures written in English, and the English language.

Charles Johnson, American writer and UW Professor Emeritus