Comparative Literature: Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

The classic dictionary of the English language, providing definitions, etymologies, and historical information. The twenty-volume 1989 edition is also available in print: Baker Berry Ref PE1625.O87 1989

Short definitions of literary terms and concepts. Also available in print: Baker Berry Ref PN41.C671 2001

Contains Masterplots (12 volumes), Masterplots II (61 volumes), Cyclopedia of World Authors (5 volumes), Cyclopedia of Literary Characters (5 volumes), Magill's Literary Annual 1990-2002 (26 volumes), Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature (4 volumes) and Magill Book Reviews. In addition, this database also includes Critical Surveys (53 volumes), Magill's Choice: Notable Poets (3 volumes), Magill's Choice: Shakespeare (1 volume), Magill's Choice: 100 Masters of Mystery and Detective Fiction (2 volumes) and World Philosophers and Their Works (3 volumes).