Bread Loaf School of English

How to find local, national and international newspapers in print and online in the libraries at Middlebury.

300,000 synonyms and antonyms with thousands of usage examples from real English to show how synonyms are used in context.

Contains rhymes for over 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English.

A fresh look at the idiomatic phrases and sayings that make English the rich language that it is.

Includes several subject-specific encyclopedias in literature. including An A-Z Guide to Shakespeare, A Dictionary of Critical Theory, The Oxford Companion to American Literature, The Oxford Companion to Modern Poetry, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature, and many more. Make sure to limit your search to "unlocked" items (look for green, opened lock icon).

Written by an international roster of more than 300 authors, the Encyclopedia comprehensively documents and interprets the books read by children throughout the world. With a global perspective that pays attention to significant international trends and the multicultural expansion of the field, it includes brief biographies of every major author and illustrator. Also included are feature essays on all genres of children's literature, individual works, and prominent trends and themes, as well as general essays on the traditions of children's literature in many countries throughout the world.

A searchable online Bible

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