American Literature 2: Early 19th Century - 21st Century: Reference Sources: Writers & Their Works

Magill's Survey of American Literature

Profiles American (U.S. and Canada) writers and includes essays on some of their notable works.

PS
21
.M34
2007

Vol. 1 - 6

Reference

Modern American Literature

This source provides analysis on specific works of American authors of the twentieth century.

PS
221
.M53
1998

Vol. 1 - 3

Reference

Great American Writers: Twentieth Century

A great source for learning more about writers of the twentieth century, their place in literary history, as well as informative sections on the author's works, themes, influences, development of characters and more.

PS
221
.G74
2002
V. 1 - 13

Reference

The Oxford Companion to Women's Writing in the United States

A comprehensive source on women writers, literary history , genres,geographical surveys, cultural issues, philosophical discussions, and more.

PS
147
O94
1995

Reference

American Ethnic Writers

This resource provides a brief summary of the writer's life and heritage. Included is an essay about significant literary works pertain to race and identity.

PS
153
.M56
.A414
2000

V. 1-2

Reference

Native American Literature: An Encyclopedia of Works, Characters, Authors, and Themes

This reference source provides a look at the literature of Native Americans. Inside this volume the reader will find information on authors, works, notable characters in Native American literature, and historical themes featured in many of the works.

PS
153
.I52
W47
1999

Reference

Masterpieces of African-American Literature

This reference work provides essays on African-American authors and their literary pieces from the 18th century to 1991. It contains descriptions, characters, plots, themes, critical evaluations, on notable works of fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry.

PS
163
.N5
M264
1992

This is a reference source, but is shelved in the general Stacks