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

Ranging from the earliest drama to the theater of the 1980's this encyclopedia includes coverage of national drama and theater around the world, theater companies, and musical comedy. Arrangement of the 1,300 entries is alphabetically by name or subject with nearly 950 of these devoted to individual playwrights and their works.

Reader's Guide Literature in English provides expert guidance to, and critical analysis of, the vast number of books available within the subject of English literature, from Anglo-Saxon times to the current American, British and Commonwealth scene. It is designed to help students, teachers and librarians choose the most appropriate books for research and study.

Revised and expanded edition for use with all Drama and Theatre Studies A & AS specifications.

Discusses the literary concepts and terms used in poetry and dramatic literature, including the different styles of poetry and drama, and each style's origins.