The Oxford companion to English literature.
Contributors: Drabble, Margaret, 1939-; Harvey, Paul, Sir, 1869-1948.
Edition: 5th ed. / edited by Margaret Drabble.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1985
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1155
Subjects: English literature -- Encyclopedias; English literature -- Bio-bibliography -- Encyclopedias; English-speaking countries -- Intellectual life -- Encyclopedias; English-speaking countries -- In literature -- Encyclopedias
Description: Contains 9,000 alphabetical entries including biographical information on authors, composers and artists, 2,000 plot summaries, movements in literature, literary prizes, and articles on literary societies.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: The Oxford companion to English literature / compiled and edited by Paul Harvey. 4th ed. 1969.