An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

This new four-volume set covers world authors from many periods and genres, building a broad understanding of the various contexts--from the biographical to the literary to the historical--in which literature can be viewed. The Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of World Literature will allow a reader to analyze an author's work as a reflection of the heritage, traditions and experiences of the author's personal life and the beliefs, events, and lifestyles of the world at the time. The nearly 500 entries will also identify the significant literary devices and global themes that define a writer's style and place the author in a larger literary tradition as chronicled and evaluated by critics over time. Critical thinking and activity prompts, in addition to images, will further enhance the reader's own personal response to global literature.

First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"The more than 600 entries supply a wealth of information on the people and works of the era, as well as background on specific concepts and topics, important terms, and ancient precursors to medieval literature. Additional features include a bibliography, chronology, and list of writers arranged by language of composition, making this encyclopedia the ideal resource for anyone interested in Renaissance literature."--BOOK JACKET.

Provides an introduction to American pulp fiction during the twentieth century with brief author biographies and lists of their works.

Describes authors, works, and literary terms from all eras and all parts of the world.

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.