Well-written, concise entries on major authors, characters and topics pertaining to the genre.
Entries contain cross-references and often include citations for further exploration of the topic.
Entries for titles, as well as authors, characters and topics. Well-organized, provides a historical overview, discusses various schools of criticism, indicates major writers by decade from 1920s to 1990s, and lists various works of criticism. Somewhat dated approach and organization. Includes sections listing novels, short stories, critical studies, etc. Alphabetical by author within each section.