_English Literature Classes - Stamford — Literature Databases

Here's an example of searching for identity in the literature of Claude McKay in the MLA International Database, using the "Advanced Search" which you are strongly encouraged to do. Select the "Subject" field for best results, as this sort of scholarly work will be tagged with the author under discussion, and it's primary theme of interest, as Subjects.

Enter the author's name and name of the work.

Select Topic & Work Overviews. You can also find full text critical articles in this database.