LibGuides: English Language and Literature: General References

Selected Reference Sources

Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics
Includes international aspects of poetry. Entries range in length from brief paragraphs to major essays. Fully indexed.
Encyclopedia of Feminist Literature
A comprehensive reference guide to the history and development of feminist literature, from early fairy tales to works by great women writers of today.
Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction
Covers the very best of adventure fiction, including "Treasure Island" and "The Wizard of Oz."
Encyclopedia of Folklore and Literature
ISBN: 1576071243
Contains entries for authors, titles, national literatures, themes, and motifs in literature and folklore. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Encyclopedia of Gothic Literature
Covers a vast array of works and writers from Britain and America, as well as a variety of genres - novels, short stories, poetry, and plays.

Sources for Writing & Citing

MLA Handbook
The authority on research and writing.
The Elements of Style
The classic writing manual, as valuable today as when it was first offered.
Writing Essays about Literature
Provides students with valuable guidelines for interpreting literature and writing essays.

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