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Since World War II, Jewish-American novelists have significantly contributed to the world of literature. This reference book includes alphabetically arranged entries for more than 75 Jewish-American novelists whose major works were largely written after World War II. Included are entries for both well-known and relatively obscure novelists, many of whom are just becoming established as significant literary figures. While the volume profiles major canonical figures such as Saul Bellow, Norman Mailer, and Bernard Malamud, it also aims to be more inclusive than other works on contemporary Jewish-
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Fifty Key Figures in Science Fiction is a collection of engaging essays on some of the most significant figures who have shaped and defined the genre. Diverse groups within the science fiction community are represented, from novelists and film makers to comic book and television writers. Important and influential names discussed include:Octavia ButlerGeorge LucasRobert Heinlein Gene RoddenberryStan LeeUrsula K. Le GuinH.G. WellsThis outstanding reference guide charts the rich and varied landscape of science fi
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This reference book surveys the richness of postcolonial African literature. The volume begins with an introductory essay on postcolonial criticism and African writing, then presents alphabetically arranged profiles of some 60 writers, including Chinua Achebe, Nadine Gordimer, Bessie Head, Doris Lessing, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Tahbar Ben Jelloun, among others. Each entry includes a brief biography, a discussion of major works and themes that appear in the author's writings, an overview of the critical response to the author's work, and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources. Thes
African literature --- Authors, African --- Littérature africaine --- Ecrivains africains --- Bio-bibliography. --- Bio-bibliography --- Biobibliographie --- African authors --- Black literature (African) --- African literature. --- African literature -- Bio-bibliography. --- Authors, African. --- Authors, African -- 20th century -- Bio-bibliography. --- History and criticism. --- LITTERATURE AFRICAINE --- AUTEURS AFRICAINS --- BIOBIBLIOGRAPHIES --- 20E SIECLE --- BIOBLIOGRAPHIES
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Notable Playwrights contains biographical sketches and critical studies of 106 of the most important and best-known dramatists from antiquity to the present day.
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Argentine fiction --- Women authors, Argentine --- Authors, Argentine --- Women and literature --- Romance Literatures --- Languages & Literatures --- Spanish Literature --- Literature --- Argentine authors --- Argentine women authors --- Argentine literature --- Women authors --- Translations into English. --- Bio-bibliography. --- Interviews. --- Translations into English --- Bio-bibliography --- 20th century --- Interviews
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"A substantial contribution to English encyclopedias of German literature, this authoritative two-volume set features in-depth treatment of the authors, works, topics, and influences of German literary studies. Arranged in A-to-Z format, the articles are both definitive and critical."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.
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A comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the most often studied short story writers from around the world.
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The Historical Dictionary of Asian American Literature and Theater covers the history of Asian American literature and theater through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on authors, books, and genres. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about this important topic.
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First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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