Gale Literature: Dictionary of Literary Biography
The best way to keep up with literary perspectives – and clear shelf space!
For 30 years, libraries have looked to Dictionary of Literary Biography for biographical and critical essays on the lives, works and careers of the world's most influential literary figures.
Now this print reference series – more than 16,000 articles and thousands of images – is available online, digitised to match the look and feel of the print source! Gale Literature: Dictionary of Literary Biography offers the best means to keep up with literary perspectives, clear shelf space and give users the familiar, engaging book experience.
The database is comprised of:
- Dictionary of Literary Biography [main series] (volumes 1-348)
- Dictionary of Literary Biography Documentary Series (50 volumes)
- Dictionary of Literary Biography Yearbook Series (23 volumes)
Together, this totals more than 420 volumes and 164,000 pages of award-winning content that’s easy to search, retrieve and analyse. Supporting AP/IB curricula in literature as well as university-level coursework, Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online is an invaluable source for tracing the development and evolution of an author's writing and reputation.
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subjects covered
- Communication and Media Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Creative Writing
- Education
- English Language
- English Literature
- History
- Language Teaching and Learning
- Literature
- Politics
- Psychology
- Publishing
- Sociology
- Twentieth Century Studies
Platform Features & Tools
Topic Finder
By grouping commonly occurring themes, this tool reveals hidden connections within search terms—helping to shape research by integrating diverse content with relevant information.
Term Frequency
Researchers can see the frequency of search terms within sets of content to begin identifying central themes and assessing how individuals, events, and ideas interact and develop over time.
Collaboration Tools
Integrated G Suite for Education and Microsoft Office 365 tools enable users to share, save, and download content—including highlights and notes.
