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Begun in 1981 and revised in 1993, this survey has now been redrafted to include 133 new authors in addition to the 347 already included. As with most of the Salem Press/Magill works, this seven-volume set is a well-crafted and sturdy resource. Each essay contains birth and death date information, a serviceable biography, a summary of major achievements, and a combination of story review and analysis of some of the author's primary short works. In addition, many entries now include a photograph of the author. The information is sufficient to start a research inquiry, answer a basic reference question, or gain an overview of a particular...Log In or Sign Up to Read More