Illustrations and bibliographies also included. The majority are English language poems, but a significant representation of poems in translation is also included, with many of them being works by winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Historically, the dates of the poems range from the 7th century to the 20th. Volume 6 contains a listing of sources for further study, general critical and theoretical studies, and secondary sources about the poets. Critical and biographical signed essays about 41 representative women writers who have published in the United States since the 1870's.
Articles contain extensive bibliographies.
The definitive dictionary of the English language. Provides bibliographical information and evaluative annotations on reference sources for all periods and genres of English studies. Includes American and other nationalists writing in English. Also has a listing of major American, British and continental libraries and their specialties. Photos and other illustrations included.