LibGuides: Comparative Literature: Reference Works

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Literary Modernism
The principal focus of the book is on English-language literary modernism and the period 1890-1939, yet many entries extend beyond those parameters to include important precursors and successors of the movement.
Le Grand Atlas des Littératures
Published by Encyclopædia Universalis, 1990.
Encyclopedia of Literature and Folklore
Contains entries for authors, titles, national literatures, themes, and motifs in literature and folklore,

Codex Fejérváry-Mayer: Aztec Gods. Aztec or Mixtec, ca.1400-1521. Luna Collection.

Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online
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Current; Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online provides more than 16,000 biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres. DLB Complete Online includes the DLB main series, the DLB Documentary Series, and the DLB Yearbook Series.

A research guide for undergraduate students : English and American literature
Contents: Conducting research in an electronic environment -- Using library catalogs -- Searching bibliographic databases -- Searching the Web -- Finding reviews -- Using contextual primary sources -- Finding supplementary information : other reference sources -- One-stop shopping -- Managing citations -- Guides to research in literature
MLA guide to undergraduate research in literature
" What makes a good research topic in a literature class? What does your professor mean by 'peer-reviewed' sources? What should you do if you can't find enough material? This approachable guide walks students through the process of research in literary studies, providing them with tools for responding successfully to course assignments."
An introduction to Literary Studies
Includes information on different types of sources, genres, theories, terminology, and how to find material.