British Writers: Supplement V

Library Journal

This new supplement in the "British Writers" series includes 25 articles (12,000-plus-words each) on authors, poets, and playwrights, most of whom came of age after World War II. A.A. Milne (of "Pooh" fame) and Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley) are included, as is Eavan Boland, arguably Ireland's greatest living poet. As in previous volumes, the articles are written mostly by academics, with a few by freelance writers. The format is also the same: a biographical sketch, an overview of major works, and a bibliography of works by and about each author. A cumulative index to the entire "British Writers" set is included. This series (along with the Dictionary of Literary Biography) is essential for any collection serving researchers of British literary topics. The DLB covers many more writers than does "British Writers," but this set has the same high quality, is more selective, and is much less costly. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries.--Peter A. Dollard, Alma Coll. Lib., MI Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\