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How to Use Gale Literature eBooks

Access and use the literature eBooks in COM Library's Gale eBooks collection.

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Short Stories for Students and Poetry for Students

The Short Stories for Students and Poetry for Students series are the most used Gale eBooks and the complete series of each is available in Gale. Each volume presents vital information on approximately 15 of the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. These series each have the following information on any poem or short story they cover:

  • Author Biography
  • Plot Summary
  • Characters
  • Themes
  • Style
  • Historical Context
  • Critical Overview
  • Criticism
  • Sources
  • Further Reading