LitCharts (2024)

FAQs

What are LitCharts used for? ›

While the analysis in other literature guides is often disconnected from the summary and underlying text, our side-by-side summary and analysis are always examples of close reading. As a result, LitCharts help students understand the text at the closest level, and serve as a model that teaches how to read closely.

LitCharts is created by literature experts, run by literature experts, and every LitChart is written by a literature expert. Our founders, Ben and Justin, are experts in English Literature. They both graduated magna cum laude with highest honors in English Literature from Harvard.

Can I get a free trial of LitCharts A+? We're delighted you're interested in trying out LitCharts A+! We don't offer a free trial, but you can download a few free samples of our downloadable products to get a better idea of what's included in the membership.

If you aren't ready for a LitCharts A+ subscription, Free accounts can be a great way to still get great value from LitCharts! Free accounts allow you to: Make requests that we cover a specific book or title. Get notified when we publish new titles.

I've not seen much talk about LitCharts, and I'd just like to share it with this community. It's a SparkNotes type resource and it's been incredibly useful for schoolwork and personal reading.

JSTOR is arguably the best alternative to CliffsNotes and SparkNotes. In many ways, it's better than both. It's designed for people who are studying English literature at an advanced level---university and beyond. Indeed, JSTOR is a full-fledged research database.

You can subscribe to LitCharts A+ as a monthly member or as an annual member. A monthly subscription is $9.95 USD per month. You can save 50% by subscribing for a year!

The average LitCharts hourly pay ranges from approximately $21 per hour (estimate) for an Intern - Hourly to $33 per hour (estimate) for a Freelance Writer. LitCharts employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 4.2/5 stars.

LitCharts. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Instant downloads of all 1935 LitChart PDFs.

With LitCharts, their goal was to use technology to rebuild the literature guide format from the ground up. Fast forward 11 years, and LitCharts now offers over 2,000 digital literature guides that are read by millions of visitors each month.

Should I cite LitCharts? ›

Copying LitCharts content without citing it appropriately is plagiarism and can have severe consequences, including academic discipline or even expulsion. Please only use LitCharts to help you understand literature and literary analysis, and always cite our content thoroughly in order to prevent plagiarism.

LitCharts is a great resource to use with ESL/ELL and intervention students to reinforce concepts in texts provided. It is also helpful for students who lack experience with challenging literary classic.