New Literature eReference

Over the break, the Library purchased two major Literature eReference sets. Dictionary of Literary Biography – This 410 volume set includes 14,600+ biographies of a wide variety of writers. Library Journal referred to this set as the “best overall literary … Continued

New Reference Book: The Milton Encyclopedia

The Milton Encyclopedia  edited by Thomas N. Corns, Yale University Press, 2012. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 821 M64zC A single volume designed to “…enhance the experience of reading the works of John Milton” (xi).  The volume concentrates on … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States

Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States edited by Emmanuel S. Nelson, ABC-CLIO, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 810.9 N33E This two volume set presents over 300 reference articles important to the field of LGBTQ literature … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of the Vampire

Encyclopedia of the Vampire edited by S. T. Joshi, Greenwood, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 809.9 J78V Presents the vampire within the context of literary works, religion, folklore, film and television, and people. Entry Examples: “Angel” Children’s Vampire … Continued