Merriam-Webster Websters Dictionary of American Authors Merriam-Webster Reference Book Hardcover

Webster's Dictionary of American Authors provides a comprehensive look at North America's greatest writers, poets, and playwrights. Created in cooperation with the editors of Merriam-Webster, this reference book features more than 2,500 entries including concise biographies, descriptions of literary works, and articles on literary movements. It serves as an authoritative source for both casual browsing and in-depth research, highlighting over 900 biographies and 750 critiques of outstanding works. The gold and red cover houses a wealth of information on historic perspectives like the Harlem Renaissance and the Transcendentalism movement. ISBN 0-8317-7158-5.