A four volume set that contains over 600 articles and over 200 illustrations on significant occurences in the history of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean from 15,000 B.C. to 1996.
Over "230 essays describe the works of 135 African-American authors from the eighteenth century to the present[1994]...including works by literary figures of the Harlem Renaissance"--Publisher's catalog.
Provides individual essay-reviews of 500 titles, series, and collections written by some of the most respected writers of fantasy. Also includes 19 topical essays, Chronology, and Annotated bibliography and a Bibliography of fantasy anthologies.
Contains 348 alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about the lives and works of short fiction authors; and includes twelve essays that provide an overview of the development of short fiction, an annotated bibliography of short fiction criticism, a chronology, and a glossary.
Updates and extends the original series by examining the careers of 76 contemporary or hitherto neglected writers who have had a substantial effect on the evolution of American literature.
updated reprints of 2,300 essay-reviews from Masterplots annuals, 1954-1976, and survey of contemporary literature supplement : with 3,300 bibliographical reference sources
