Barnes, Julian (1946- )

Pathfinder

May 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 biographical source are best 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)

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

Critical Survey of Long Fiction
REF PN 3321 .C75

SPECIFIC CRITICISM

Contemporary Literary Criticism
REF PN 771 .C59
Look up specific literary titles in the separate title index.
Masterplots II: British and Commonwealth Fiction Series
REF PR 881 .M39


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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