First published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This title is an invaluable and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world. It is is international in its scope and covers all literary genres.

This title is an invaluable and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world. It is is international in its scope and covers all literary genres.

This title is an invaluable and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world. It is is international in its scope and covers all literary genres.

With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who ...

With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who ...

Now in its 40th edition, this title is a comprehensive and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world, whether world-famous or lesser known.

An invaluable source of information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world.

All entries have been thoroughly checked and amended just prior to publication for utmost accuracy. Over 8000 entries are included in this volume, many for the first time, and all existing entries have been completely updated.

This is the most comprehensive edition ever to appear, with a large percentage of first time biographies, including many up-and-coming writers about whom information cannot be found elsewhere.