Fiction

Short Fiction
Long Fiction
Genre Fiction

Short Fiction

Columbia companion to the twentieth-century American short story / Blanche H. Gelfant, ed. (New York: Columbia University Press, 2000) *R-NBN 01-8130

Contains thematic essays on various aspects of the short story, with selected bibliographies of representative short story collections and critical studies which can be used as a starting point for additional research.

Critical survey of short fiction, rev. ed. / Frank N. Magill, ed. (Pasadena, Calif.: Salem Press, 1993), 7 v., *R-NAL 00-11665

Articles on established authors of short fiction, reflecting their “development and opus, in terms of both life events and literary career”. One or more pages of critical interpretation are included for each entry. Annotated bibliographies provide possibilities for further research. The final volume contains detailed and analytic essays on the development of short fiction.

Facts on File companion to the American short story / edited by Abby H.P. Werlock ; assistant editor, James P. Werlock (New York : Facts on File, c2000) *R-NBN 00-8198

Focuses on American short fiction from the 19th century to the 1990s. Contains author biographies, lists of stories and their critical reception, and selected bibliographies. Included are entries on critical theories, story locales, historical events, significant fictional protagonists, influential magazines and critics, and major short story prize awards. Among the appendices is a list of stories arranged by theme. Overview essays on particular categories of short fiction. Selected bibliography of critical histories and theoretical approaches.

Short story criticism (Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research Co., c1988- ) *R-NA

Covers short story writers of all eras and nationalities. Historical critical survey of an author’s work, arranged chronologically. Cumulative indexes.

Short story index. (New York: H. W. Wilson, 1953- ) *RS-NAL 87-637

Locates works of short fiction in anthologies and in periodicals. Author, title, and subject (or theme) indexes. Entries are keyed to anthologies at the back (and in the cumulated volume Short story index: Collections Indexed 1900-1978). Since 1974, also indexes stories covered by Readers’ guide to periodical literature and Humanities index.

Reference guide to short fiction, 2^nd edition / Thomas Riggs, ed. (Detroit : St. James Press, c1999). *R-NAL 00-8182

Critical coverage for writers of short stories and novellas, containing biographical and bibliographic information. Includes essays on individual works of short fiction.

Walker, Warren S. Twentieth-century short story explication, 3^rd ed. (Hamden, CT: Shoe String Press, 1993- ) *RS-NAL 88-2834

A bibliography of interpretations that have appeared since 1900 of short fiction published since 1800. Arranged by author, then individual story, with a checklist of books and journals at the end of each volume. There is a cumulated index to the third edition and its five supplements 1961-1991 (*RS-NAL 88-3727). Continued by Twentieth-century short story explication: new series (*RS-NAL 95-126), which extends coverage through 1996.

Weixlmann, Joe American short fiction criticism and scholarship 1959-1977: a checklist (Chicago : Swallow Press, c1982). *RS-NAL 88-2098

Includes critical and scholarly citations as well as interviews and bibliographies for more than 500 authors of short fiction. Includes sections on general studies for the 18^th and 19^th centuries, the 20^th century, and general bibliographies. The predecessor of this work is: Thurston, Jarvis, Short fiction criticism; a checklist of interpretation since 1925 of stories and novelettes (American, British, Continental) 1800-1958 (Denver, A. Swallow, 1960) D-13 635.

Long Fiction

Columbia history of the American novel / Emory Elliott, general ed. (New York: Columbia University Press, c1991). *R-NBN 92-20

One volume history on the development of the novel in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Includes short biographies of about 200 authors and a select bibliography of related criticism.

Critical survey of long fiction, 2nd rev. ed. / Carl Rollyson, ed., English edition; English and foreign language series, Frank N. Magill. (Pasadena, Calif.: Salem Press, 2000), 8v., *R-NAL 00-11610

Provides biographical details, bibliographic records, and critical overviews of major authors notable for their contributions to the novel, novella, and related long forms. Includes references for additional study. Vol. 8 contains thematic essays under the headings Long Fiction in History, World Long Fiction, North American Long Fiction, and Genre Overviews.

Wheeler, Kathleen A guide to twentieth-century women novelists (Oxford, UK ; Cambridge, Mass. : Blackwell Publishers, 1997) *R-NAL 97-3439

Critical guide features an extensive bibliography of general works and criticism, related anthologies, and secondary criticism on individual novelists.

Genre Fiction

Burgess, Michael Reference guide to science fiction, fantasy, and horror, 2nd ed. (Westport Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2002). *RS-NAL 03-3829

Annotated listings of major and minor reference works in the areas of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Titles are grouped by general subject area. Each listing includes bibliographic data and a critical summation of the noted work.

Critical survey of mystery and detective fiction / Frank N. Magill, ed. (Pasadena, Calif.: Salem Press, 1983), 4 v., *R-NAL 92-4023

Offers surveys of noteworthy authors, including a listing of principal series, series characters, the author’s contribution to the genre, biographical information, analysis of notable works, bibliographies of works and additional resources.

Landrum, Larry N. American mystery and detective novels: a reference guide American mystery and detective novels : a reference guide (Westport, Conn. ; London : Greenwood Press, 1999) *R-NAL 99-7953

Thorough study includes historical development of the genre, critical approaches, information on individual authors, and listings of other reference works.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Reference Indexes:

Science fiction and fantasy reference index , 1878-1985 : an international author and subject index to history and criticism / Hal W. Hall, ed. (Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1987), 2v. *RS-NAL 87-5122

Science fiction and fantasy reference index, 1985-1991: an international author and subject index to history and criticism / Hal. W. Hall, ed. (Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 1993) *RS-NAL 93-11061

Science fiction and fantasy reference index, 1992-1995 : an international subject and author index to history and criticism / Hal. W. Hal. ed. (Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 1997)

Comprehensive guides to the secondary literature dealing with science fiction and fantasy literature. There is both an author index and a subject index.

Survey of modern fantasy literature / Frank N. Magill, ed. (Englewood Cliffs: Salem Press, 1983), 5 v., *R-NAL 84-2363

Survey of science fiction literature / Frank N. Magill, ed. (Englewood Cliffs. N. J.: Salem Press, 1979), 5v., *R-NAL 82-893

These sets feature essay reviews of notable works and include bibliographies of additional resources.