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St. James Guide to Horror, Ghost & Gothic Writers
Each author entry consists of a brief biography, a complete list of works, a critical essay, etc. Includes name, nationality, and title indexes.
REF PN 3435 .S72
Supernatural Fiction Writers: Fantasy and Horror
Each author entry includes biographical information, description and interpretation of major works, critical evaluation, etc. Arranged alphabetically within broad time periods.
REF PN 3435 .S96
Fantasy Literature: A Core Collection and Reference Guide
An annotated list of core titles published between 1854 and 1978. Each entry provides a brief plot summary and a critical evaluation.
REF PR 830 .F3 T9
Science Fiction Writers
Each author entry includes biographical information, comments on important stories, historical position, critical evaluation, etc. Arranged alphabetically within broad time periods.
REF PS 374 .S35 S36
Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature
Volume 1 contains author, title, series, and award indexes. Volume 2 contains biographical entries for individual 20th -century authors.
REF PN 3448 .S45 R4
Survey of Science Fiction Literature
Each entry includes title, author, publication date; time and location of the action; a list of principal characters; and a review or plot summary. Arranged alphabetically by title. Last volume includes a comprehensive author and title index.
REF PN 3448 .S45 S8
Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
Includes entries for authors, themes, terminology, countries, films, film-makers, television, magazines, comics, etc. Extensive cross-references.
REF PN 3433.4 .E53
Encyclopedia of Folklore and Literature
An inclusive survey of authors, works, characters, themes, and concepts. Indexes allow access by author, literary movement, and ethnic or regional focus.
REF PN 41 .E48
Mystery and Suspense Writers
Author essays contain biographical information, an overview of the author’s works, commentary on particular stories or characters,etc.
REF PR 830 .D4 M97
This series provides excerpts from published literary criticism. A separate, cumulative title index is filed with most sets.
Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism (NCLC)
Authors writing between 1800 and 1900.
REF PN 761 .N5
Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism (TCLC)
Authors writing in the early 1900s.
REF PN 94 .T85
Contemporary Literary Criticism (CLC)
Authors writing in the late 1900s.
REF PN 94 .C6
Black Literature Criticism
Black writers of the past 200 years.
REF PS 153 .M5 B556
Short Story Criticism (SSC)
Short story writers from all countries and all periods.
REF PN 3373 .S386
Use LINCC (online catalog) to locate books at PJC and other Florida community colleges. Use Subject begins with, and under Browse Organized Lists and enter the author’s last name, first name. Look for the subheading Criticism and interpretation, as King, Stephen—Criticism and interpretation. Alternately, search for critical works about specific genres of fiction such as ghost stories, horror tales, detective and mystery stories, fantasy fiction, science fiction, spy stories, folk literature, etc., with the subheading History and criticism, as Ghost stories—History and criticism
The Reserve Desk has a selection of books of literary criticism about individual authors. Inquire there for books about your author. These books may be used in the LRC for a two-hour period.
To access the following databases, click on the Electronic Resources link at the top of the LRC home page <lrc.pjc.edu>. Login is automatic from the LRC computers. From remote computers it is necessary to log in by: 1) selecting Pensacola Junior College from the drop down menu; 2) typing the 14-digit PJC photo ID number in the Borrower ID box; 3) typing the last four digits of your Social Security number into the PIN box. Once logged in, click on the database of your choice.
Literature Resource Center
Provides biographies, bibliographies, and critical analysis of 120,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists, and other writers.
Contains in-depth coverage of the 2,500 most-studied authors. Updated material
added continuously.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Research Database
Covers all aspects of science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural and weird fiction. Includes history, criticism, commentary, and fan writings from almost 200 magazines.
http://library.tamu.edu/cushing/sffrd
Legends
A scholarly approach to the worlds of King Arthur, Robin Hood, D’Artagnan, Beowulf, and other characters of balladry, fiction, and film. Offers guided access to primary source material, historical surveys, thoughtful commentary, and up-to-date scholarship.
http://www.legends.dm.net
The Mythopoeic Society
Devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of fantasy and mythic literature, especially the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. Contains numerous links to other worthwhile fantasy Web sites.
http://www.mythsoc.org
Fantasy Worlds at Suite101.com
Provides information on fantasy in books, movies, television, writing, and other venues. Contains links to authors’ web pages, fantasy magazines, research sites for writers, and more.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/3080
Last update:3/30/04