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A dictionary of writers and their works

Title
A dictionary of writers and their works [electronic resource] / edited by Michael Cox and Christopher Riches.
Publication
[Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2015.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Cox, Michael, 1948-2009.
  • Riches, Christopher.
Description
1 online resource.
Summary
An essential guide to authors and their works that focuses on the general canon of British literature from the 15th century to the present. There is also some coverage of non-fiction such as biographies, memoirs, and science, as well as inclusion of major American and Commonwealth writers. This online-exclusive new edition adds 60,000 new words, including over 50 new entries dealing with authors who have risen to prominence in the last five years, as well as fully updating the entries that currently exist.
Uniform Title
Dictionary of writers and their works (Online)
Subject
Authors > Bio-bibliography > Dictionaries
Note
  • Previous edition: 2010.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Source of Description (note)
  • Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on January 20, 2015).
OCLC
ssj0001755448
Title
A dictionary of writers and their works [electronic resource] / edited by Michael Cox and Christopher Riches.
Imprint
[Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Edition
Third edition.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Cox, Michael, 1948-2009.
Riches, Christopher.
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