English Literature: Biographical Information

Featuring comprehensive literary biographies written by recognized literary scholars and critics, you'll find profiles of more than 143,000 past and present authors, historians, journalists, screenwriters, publishers, and playwrights. The biographies discuss the lives and careers of the literary figures profiled, along with the critical response to their works. Additionally, you can search for essays on publishing houses and literary topics. Access restricted to York University users.

Coverage in this first phase presents persons who died between the years 1000 and 1930 or whose last known date of activity falls within these years. Each biography in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online reproduces one that was originally commissioned by the Dictionary of Canadian Biography for its print version.

An illustrated collection of more than 59,000 specially written biographies, which describe the lives of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond from the 4th century BC to the 21st century.

Offers portraits of more than 18,700 men & women — from all eras and walks of life — whose lives have shaped the nation. Features over 2,700 illustrations, more than 80,000 hyperlinked cross-references, and links to select web sites.

A literature reference database containing biographical, bibliographical, and critical content. Provides information on literary figures writing in such genres as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, history, journalism, and more. The information is compiled from Contemporary Authors Online, Contemporary Literary Criticism Select, and Dictionary of Literary Biography Online. Covers all time periods.