Encyclopedias

Contains “brief biographies of important authors, plot summaries of individual works, descriptions of important literary movements, and a wealth of information on other aspects of American literary life and history from the Colonial period to the modern era.”

Gives accounts of the lives of many classical authors and character entries and plot summaries for their works. General entries trace the development of literary forms such as comedy and tragedy. There is also wide coverage of the historical, political, social, and artistic background.

Covers all aspects of English literature including character entries, plot summaries, literary movements, critics, critical theories, literary societies, periodicals, libraries, copyright, censorship, coffee houses, actors and actresses, printers, publishers, booksellers, and private presses, and author biographies.

"This comprehensive guide spans sixteen centuries of the literature and literary culture of Ireland."

Offers “over 2500 entries that range widely over theatre in the last century”. Features scholarly entries as well as contributions by “professional theatre insiders.”

Covers “the full range of topics in the study of human sexual behavior throughout the world.”

A ” comprehensive reference work devoted to philosophy in Britain.” Covers individual thinkers, historical perspectives of core philosophical topics, and factual and detailed specific entries. Contributions by international experts.

Covers “almost any aspect of modern American thought.” Provides scholarly treatment of life and works of academic and non academic philosophers. Includes less known, presently obscure, and minority intellectuals.

Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (Canada)

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