Searchable by time period, country, and author's last name. Includes derivation, source, or origin of common phrases, allusions, and words. A comprehensive database of listings for electronic works, their authors, and their publishers. The descriptive entries cover poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction that makes significant use of electronic techniques. Five Books Guide to the history of English language and literature.
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A collection of imaginary authors and titles mentioned within real books. Literary Dictionary Compilation of terms which first appeared in literature. Also includes a short list of words which failed to become part of the English vernacular. All rights reserved. Portions of the Open Directory made available on Slider have been modified.