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Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts, 1930-2024

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The Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts are a series of reference works that cover the major literary and artistic movements, genres, and figures from 1930 to 2024. The series is published by Routledge and is edited by Christopher John Murray. Each volume in the series is written by a team of experts and provides a comprehensive overview of a particular topic. The dictionaries are an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of literature and the arts.

Historical Dictionary of Contemporary American Theater: 1930-2024 (Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts)

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Overview of the Series

The Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts series currently consists of over 50 volumes, with new volumes being added regularly. Each volume is approximately 500 pages in length and includes a chronology, an , a dictionary of terms and concepts, a bibliography, and an index. The dictionaries are written in a clear and concise style and are accessible to both general readers and specialists.

The series covers a wide range of topics, including:

Literary movements, such as modernism, postmodernism, and the Harlem Renaissance
Artistic movements, such as impressionism, cubism, and surrealism
Genres, such as the novel, the short story, and the play
Major authors and artists, such as James Joyce, Pablo Picasso, and Virginia Woolf

Reception

The Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts have been praised for their comprehensiveness, accuracy, and clarity. The series has been used by students, scholars, and general readers alike. The dictionaries have also been reviewed favorably by critics.

In a review of the Historical Dictionary of Modernist Literature, Choice magazine called the dictionary "a valuable resource for students and scholars of modernist literature." The review went on to say that the dictionary "provides a comprehensive overview of the major movements, figures, and themes of modernist literature."

In a review of the Historical Dictionary of Surrealism, Library Journal called the dictionary "an essential reference work for anyone interested in surrealism." The review went on to say that the dictionary "provides a wealth of information on the movement's history, key figures, and major works."

The Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts are an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and the arts. The dictionaries are comprehensive, accurate, and clearly written. They are an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and general readers alike.

References

Murray, Christopher John, ed. Historical Dictionary of Modernist Literature. Routledge, 2016.
Brouillette, Lisa, ed. Historical Dictionary of Surrealism. Routledge, 2019.

Historical Dictionary of Contemporary American Theater: 1930-2024 (Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts)

by Viv Albertine

5 out of 5