Dictionary of American Literature (Writers and Works)

Author: Yu Jianhua, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: We found that among the numerous publications on American literature, there is still a lack of an ideal and practical reference book. To address this, we have launched the "Dictionary of American Literature: Writers and Works," which aims to assist in the study and research of American literature. This is China's first specialized dictionary of American writers and works, covering a broad scope, rich in information, uniquely designed, and up-to-date. It can serve as a desk reference for students and postgraduates in foreign literature and English majors, as well as for enthusiasts and researchers of American literature. It can also be used as a comprehensive guide to the overall picture of American literature. This "Dictionary of American Literature" has the following features:
- It includes 506 entries on writers and works.
- Each entry is presented on one page.
- Entries are arranged alphabetically by the Pinyin transliteration of the writers' Chinese surnames.
- Work entries follow immediately after the writer entries, sorted by publication date.
- Writer entries primarily introduce their biographies and creative works.
- Comments are objective, concise, and to the point.
- Work entries mainly provide plot summaries, along with necessary creative information and brief, fair reviews.
- Contemporary writers and works are updated to 2005.
- An English index of writer names and work titles is included for easy lookup based on the original English names.