Anderson, Poul (1926- )
Pathfinder
June 1996
The following reference books can be used to get both biographical and critical
information about authors. These sources should be used as a starting point--DO
NOT base all of your research on material obtained from reference books. Use these
sources to become better acquainted with your author; this will allow you to
utilize more effectively the sources listed under COMPREHENSIVE LITERARY RESEARCH.
These sources are located at the West Campus LRC; they may also be located at other
local libraries.
BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES
Consult the following reference sources to get an overview of your author's life.
- Contemporary Authors
- REF Z 1224 .C6
- The various versions of this classic biographical source are all
accessed via the Contemporary Authors Cumulative Index (REF Z 1224
.C58)
- Dictionary of Literary Biography
- REF PS 221 .D5
- This multivolume biographical source is best accessed via the
Contemporary Authors Cumulative Index (REF Z 1224 .C58)
- Authors and Artists for Young People
- REF PN 452 .A939
CRITICAL SOURCES
Consult the following reference sources to obtain critical analyses of your author
and his/her work. The first sources listed will provide a more general critical
analyses of your author, while the second set of sources will provide critical
analyses of a more specific nature.
GENERAL CRITICISM
- Science Fiction Writers
- REF PS 374 .S35 S36
- Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature
- REF PN 56 .F34 S97
- Supernatural Fiction Writers
- REF PN 3435 .S96
SPECIFIC CRITICISM
- Contemporary Literary Criticism
- REF PN 771 .C59
- Look up specific literary titles in the separate title index.
- Beacham's Popular Fiction in America
- REF PS 347 .P63 B43
COMPREHENSIVE LITERARY RESEARCH
After you obtain background information on your author/topic from the reference
books, continue your research in the following CATALOGS,
INDEXES, COMPUTERS and INTERNET SITES.
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