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Latin American Writers
Call Number: Ref PQ 7081 .A1 L37 1989 v. 1-3
This collection of bio-critical essays on Latin American writers from the 16th century to the present, is enhanced by Supplement I, covering writers who have come to the fore since the publication of the base set in 1989.
Latino and Latina Writers
Call Number: Ref PS 153 .H56 L39 2004 v.1-2
Provides in-depth biographical and critical essays on more than 50 Latino/Latina writers. This set gives researchers detailed coverage of the vibrant works of literature written by Cuban, Dominican, Chicano and Puerto Rican authors.
World Authors
Call Number: Ref PN 451 .W673 1996
Provides almost 2700 articles on twentieth-century authors from all over the world who wrote in English or whose works are available in English translation.
The Cervantes Encyclopedia
Call Number: Ref PQ 6337 .A2 2004 v.1-2
Entries are included for his works, characters, and allusions, historical persons who figured prominently in his life and works, concepts and terms central to his literary career, and authors, artists, and musicians who were influenced by his writings.

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eBook Collections

World Literature in Spanish: An Encyclopedia
Provides an introduction to the literature composed in Spanish. This linguistically based (rather than nationally defined) understanding of Spanish literature transcends genres, time periods, and political boundaries and recognizes that the growing diversity within national borders and the increasing interdependence between nations require new ways of understanding “national” literature.

Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online (Gale Literature) This link opens in a new window
Signed essays written by scholars provide essential context for understanding the careers and writings of more than 12,000 authors from all time periods and from all parts of the world.
Twayne's Authors Series (Gale Literature) This link opens in a new window
In addition to providing American, British, and world literary criticism, each title includes a chapter or more about the life of the author.
Literary Reference Source Plus This link opens in a new window
Learn more about authors from around the globe with the reference works, biographies, and interviews available here.

Ebsco E-Books
Access to over 200,000 full text eBooks across a variety of subjects.

Salem History Online This link opens in a new window
Includes articles on the lives of influential people from ancient times through the twentieth century, including authors.

Databases & Outstanding Websites

Biography Reference Bank This link opens in a new window
Combines the in-depth, original profiles of Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated, and the Biography Index which includes full-text articles, page images, and abstracts.

El Poder de la Palabra
Includes biographies, images, and text fragments for authors from Spain and Latin America (as well as other countries); the site also incorporates art, architecture, music and cinematography. Site is entirely in Spanish.
Latin American Network Information Center
Gateway to resources for the study of Central & Latin American authors. Includes biographical sources, journals, blogs, and more. Links to both English and Spanish language sites.
Los Poetas.com
Biographies of poets and full text of some of their works. Authors are from Central & Latin America & Spain. Site is entirely in Spanish.