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Modern Languages and Literatures
A Guide for languages and literature studies.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
General Dictionary and Encyclopedia resources, mainly online, to get you started on your research process, or to help find topics to explore. Please note that language specific pages are available under the tab labelled "Language Pages" above.
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Oxford Dictionary of Literary TermsCall Number: OnlineISBN: 0199208271Publication Date: 2008"... provides clear and concise, and often witty definitions of the most troublesome literary terms from abjection to zeugma. It is an essential reference tool for students of literature in any language." -
Contemporary AuthorsCall Number: OnlineOffers "... current biographical and bibliographical data on more than 120,000 modern authors." -
The Oxford Dictionary of Allusions by Call Number: Reference (UW) PE 1580 O94 2003ISBN: 0198606826Publication Date: 2003"Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to provide us with a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events." (publisher's description) -
Five-Language Visual Dictionary by Call Number: Reference (UW) P 361 F58 2003ISBN: 9780789484390Publication Date: 2003-01-13A photographic and comprehensive guide of how to express everyday occurrences in five different languages. With over 10,000 terms, 1,600 full-color photographs, and a comprehensive index, the Five-Language Visual Dictionary is a powerful tool for beginners learning the five major European languages: English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Ideal for students, teachers, business travelers, and tourists alike, this reference is also perfect for anyone studying English as a foreign language. Featuring a complete range of objects and scenes from everyday life, this is a great way to make learning quick, easy, and fun.
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Dictionary of Literary Biography Online (DLB) [Gale] This link opens in a new windowThe Dictionary of Literary Biography Online provides access to biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres.
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