Review work and background materials of major authors as well as anonymous epics and other genres. Good essay on Celtic influence on Middle English literature. Also available through the Literature Resource Center . Lacy, Norris J., ed. The New Arthurian Encyclopedia .
Most entries end with a substantial, selected bibliography.
Edited by Pam J. Crabtree. An excellent index. This is highly recommended as a starting point for background information in mediaeval archaeology. Paul E. Szarmach, M. Teresa Tavormina, Joel T. Rosenthal. A one-volume reference that focuses on England.