Arranged alphabetically by the title of the work. Discusses the plot, theme, setting, characters, style and technique of major short story writers. Includes plots summaries, themes, settings, character analysis and criticism on the works of major women authors. Contains entries on novelists and their works, on types of novels, the technical and formal aspects of novels and discussion on the genre. S44 H87 Updates titles in continuing series through 1995.
Entries are by last name of author.
The electronic equivalent of the print encyclopedia with internet links. Over 300 literary journals are indexed. It is possible to search for peer-reviewed journal articles or for those that contain the full text of the article. It is also possible to search for articles from specific journals. This is a full-text collection of international journals, magazines, newsletters, regional publications, special reports and conference proceedings devoted to women's and gender issues.