Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Encyclopedias and dictionaries (terms often used interchangeably) provide an overview of a given subject, introduce basic concepts, summarize key issues, define terminology, and cite factual information. The articles, written by experts in the field, may also refer to other entries on related topics, and frequently include brief bibliographies to lead the researcher to other resources.
Artemis Literary Sources (online resource)
Provides biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors, combining the full-text content of Dictionary of LIterary Biography, Contemporary Authors, and the Gale Literary Criticism series.
Gale Virtual Reference Library (online resource)
Full-text collection of reference books covering numerous subject areas, including literature and history. Works can be searched simultaneously or individually.
All Things Shakespeare: An Encyclopedia of Shakespeare’s World
Ref PR2892 O56 2002
The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Kings & Queens of
Ref DA28.1 P55 2006
Encyclopedia of Renaissance Literature
Ref PN721 C66 2006
Encyclopedia of the Renaissance
Ref CB361 E52 1999
Ref DA34 O93 1997
The
Ref PR2892 O94 2015
Shakespeare A to Z
Ref PR2892 B69 1991b
A Shakespeare Glossary
Ref PR2892 O6 1986
Ref PR2893 S56 2001
Tudor England: An Encyclopedia
Ref DA315 T753 2001 and E-book
