There are several excellent databases for finding literary criticism, including critiques of short stories. If you're accessing these resources from off campus, be sure to log in using your Brescia email address and password.
Recommended databases include:
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Gale Databases – Especially the Gale eBooks, which offers a wide range of literary materials.
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Literature (Salem Press) – Covers fiction, poetry, Magill’s Literary Annuals (1977–2010), and various editions of Masterplots, providing in-depth analysis and summaries.
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Academic Search Complete (EBSCOhost) – A multidisciplinary database that includes thousands of full-text scholarly and non-scholarly articles, many of which offer literary analysis and criticism. It’s a great resource for both general and advanced research.
You can also check out our Literature Research Guide for more information.
