An excellent source covering various aspects of Italian culture.
Covers the period from the end of the 19th century to the 1970's. Survey articles discuss authors, genres, and literary movements in each of the European national literatures while most of the studies focus on individual authors. A select bibliography concludes each article.
Concentrates on the twentieth century, while not neglecting earlier periods, this work offers articles on important critics and theorists, schools and movements, and national and topical specialities.
Provides international coverage of drama from ancient times to the present but emphasizes dramatists of English-speaking nations and those of Western and Eastern Europe.
This is an outstanding reference work that covers the history, theory, technique and criticism of poetry. It is universal in scope.