Provides a general framework rather than detail on specific works or authors. Bibliographical essays on research titles in American literature and on 100 significant writers. Cites primary and secondary sources, including biographies, criticism and bibliographies for further research. A dictionary-style publication with brief entries discussing the signifcance of major writers, places, books, and movements. Identifies and discusses a wide range of important figures, not only in literature.
Bibliographies cite additional sources.
Each volume in this growing set provides a short biography and some critical comment on each author in an associated group. Bibliographical citations are presented in an essay form which shows the connections among critics' and scholars' views. These essays cover both individual writers and general trends. A collection of literary biographies. Lengthy articles on prominent authors, followed by bibliographies listing their works and critical writing about them.