Benet reader encyclopedia fourth edition

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Murphy, Bruce. Publisher: Collins Reference , This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. View all copies of this ISBN edition:. Synopsis About this title Long recognized as the outstanding reference on world literature, Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia is the one against which all others are measured, and is the single-most complete one-volume encyclopedia available for those with a serious interest in the subject.

Here are over 10, informative entries, covering everything a reader could wish to know: Biographies of poets, playwrights, novelists, essayists and belle trists from around the world and through the ages, from Aristophanes to Toni Morrison, from Chuang Tzu to Juan Rulfo. Sketches of principal characters from literature, from Salome to Leopold Bloom. Myth, legend and folklore, covering everything from Isis to the Midgard Serpentto to the paladins.

Biographies of artists, musicians, philosophers and other historical personages ranging from Roman emperors to U. Accounts of significant schools and movements in literature, such as the Bloomsbury Group and the Beat writers. Original titles, as well as the most familiar English titles, for works in languages other than English.

Recipients of major literary awards, including Pulitzer and Nobel prize winners. And more Review : What does it mean to have the voice of a stentor? Buy New Learn more about this copy.

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