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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Databases & eBooks

Literature Resource Center (RPL/Gale)

Courtesy of Ridgewood Public Library:

*** Use your RPL Card # and 4-digit pin # ***

Journal articles and essays on literary criticism and analysis, plot background and characters, and author information. 

Bloom's Literary Reference

  • Literary criticism and analysis
  • Plot background and characters,
  • Author information

Search Tips

  • Take note of the various top tabs to filter results: Biographies, Topics & Themes etc 

JSTOR Scholarly Articles

Digital collection of scholarly journals in all academic fields.

Use JSTOR to find advanced-level research articles.

Advanced Search Tips

  • Use the ADVANCED SEARCH for best results
  • Don't type in too many words - try 5 or less
  • Use quotation marks, ex: "boom or bust"
  • Check the ARTICLES box
  • Consider a date range when appropriate
  • Scroll down and "Narrow by Discipline" if you get too many results
  • On results page, open an article that looks useful
  • Click on "Thumbnails" to assess the length and type of article (text-only, diagrams, etc)

Gale Virtual Reference Center eBooks

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  • ONLY P/W    *Hint:  School Mascot

SEARCH TIPS

  • Use the Basic Search OR 
  • Search specific books by SUBJECT (right column)
  • Find an article or book chapter that you need
  • Use the tools on the right: Download, Cite, etc.