Encyclopedia of 19th- and 20th- century world writers / Encyclopedia of nineteenth and twentieth century world writers [written and developed by Book Builders] ; Marie Josephine Diamond, general editor ; Maria DiBattista, Julian Wolfreys, adviser. - New York : Facts On File, 2003. - xxxi, 512 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

From Chinua Achebe to Emile Zola, this work contains entries on 300 important writers not from the US, the UK, or Ireland. Entries contain biographical and bibliographical information, synopses of some major works, and, occasionally, critical commentary. Also included are entries discussing literary movements. The encyclopedia seems aimed at an undergraduate audience.

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Authors--20th century--Bio-bibliography--Dictionaries.
Authors--19th century--Bio-bibliography--Dictionaries.

REF PN451 / .E53 2003