Comparative Literature

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This guide provides students of Comparative Literature with information about the Library, it will help you to understand what the Library provides, which resources to use and how to use them. 

The guide includes details of the relevant online and print resources, with links to key titles and databases included throughout. The guide also provides support to use the Library's resources effectively, including how-to videos and details of further training available through Library@Skills.

The Literature and various Language and Literature printed collections are located in the UCL Main Library,  there are also off-site stores for rare and valuable special collections and the lesser used, older material.

The Library provides online access to a huge range of materials. Here are some of the key databases in this subject, providing online versions of everything from works of literature, to criticism, historical newspapers and filmed theatre productions:

Further information about all of these resources and more can be found in this guide.

Please consult the relevant Subject Guides for information about specific literatures:

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