World authors : a companion volume to Twentieth century authors

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World authors : a companion volume to Twentieth century authors

edited by John Wakeman ; editorial consultant, Stanley J. Kunitz

（The authors series）

Wilson, 1975-

  • 1900-1950 : set
  • 1900-1950, v. 1
  • 1900-1950, v. 2
  • 1900-1950, v. 3
  • 1900-1950, v. 4
  • 1950-1970
  • 1970-1975
  • 1975-1980
  • 1980-1985
  • 1985-1990
  • 1990-1995
  • 1995-2000
  • 2000-2005

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"Continues the work done by Stanley J. Kunitz and Howard Haycraft in Twentieth century authors [and its first suppl.]"--1950-1970 vol., preface

Title from 1950-1970 vol

"Wilson authors series"--1950-1970 vol., preface

Subtitle varies: A volume in the Wilson authors series

1995-2000 lacks subtitle

Editor varies: Vineta Colby, 1975-1980 vol.-

Editor varies: Clifford Thompson, 1990-1995 vol.-

Editor varies: Clifford Thompson and Mari Rich 1995-2000 vol.-

Editor varies: Martin Seymour-Smith and Andrew C. Kimmens, 1900-1950 vol

Date & Pagination: 1950-1970: 1975, 1594 p.; 1970-1975: 1980, 894 p.; 1985, 829 p.; 1980-1985: 1991, 938 p.; 1985-1990: xiii, 970 p.; 1990-1995: 1999, xv, 863 p.; 1900-1950: 1996, 4 vols. (v. 1. Abbott-Doyle - v. 2. Dreiser-Ledwidge - v. 3. Lee-Saintsbury - v. 4. Saki-Zweig); 1995-2000: 2003, xv, 872 p; 2000-2005: 2007, xiv, 800 p.

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

1950-1970 ISBN 9780824204198

Description

Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance.
Volume

1970-1975 ISBN 9780824206413

Description

Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance.
Volume

1975-1980 ISBN 9780824207151

Description

Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance.
Volume

1980-1985 ISBN 9780824207977

Description

Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance.
Volume

1985-1990 ISBN 9780824208752

Description

Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance.
Volume

1900-1950 : set ISBN 9780824208998

Description

Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance.
Volume

1990-1995 ISBN 9780824209568

Description

Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance.
Volume

1995-2000 ISBN 9780824210328

Description

Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance.
Volume

2000-2005 ISBN 9780824210779

Description

An all-new collection of biographies in the widely praised World Authors series, World Authors 2000-2005 covers some 300 novelists, poets, dramatists, essayists, scientists, biographers, and other authors whose books-published 2000 through 2005-represent the dawn of a new millennium of great literature. Well-researched, in-depth accounts (averaging 3,000 words), explore writers' backgrounds, formative experiences, and literary achievements: Many autobiographical accounts, written specifically for this volume Profiles also highlight critical response to authors' works Entries include suggested reading lists and bibliographies Photo of the author accompanies many of the entries World Authors contains reliable biographical data, plus candid anecdotes, opinions, and insights: Gregory Orr's disclosure that "Probably the pivotal event in my life happened when I was 12 and was responsible for the death of a younger brother, Peter, in a hunting accident"; Martha McPhee's explanation that her novels "rose from the beautiful wreckage of my childhood"; James D. Houston's account that ""the very desire to be a writer was seeded in those long ago Sunday morning [church] services where language itself was the primary means for connection with a higher power.""

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