• All electronic sources are available for NHS Students for home and school use.  Please ask your Librarian for home access passwords.

FEATURED TITLES

  • Literary Themes for Students: War and PeaceLiterary Themes for Students
    Presents a myriad of viewpoints, so that modern readers can begin to grasp the complexities of war and its impact. Such stories give voice to the individuals who fight and are fought against, who are injured, who suffer on the battlefield and at home, and who, inevitably, can no longer speak for themselves. Examines dominant and recurring subthemes in the literature of war; including survival, terrorism, leadership, and genocide.
  • Novels for StudentsNovels for Students Vols 1 - 28
    Provides critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work’s cultural and historical significance.
  • Poetry for StudentsPoetry for Students Vols 1 - 29
    Features discussion and analysis of poems of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Provides an overview of the poem and discussion of its principal themes, images, form and construction.
  • Shakespeare for Students, 2nd ed.Shakespeare for Students, 2nd ed. Critical Interpretations of Shakespeare's Plays and Poetry
    Collection of essays by Shakespeare scholars that have been selected for students at the high school or undergraduate college level. Each entry includes an introduction; a plot synopsis; a character list; a discussion of the work’s principal themes; information about the style and literary devices used; a conversation about the work’s historical context; and a critical overview.
  • Short Stories for StudentsShort Stories for Students Vols 1 - 26
    Provides critical overviews of short stories from all cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the story’;s cultural and historical significance.

Electronic Resources

  • American Civil War Reference Library