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Gale Contexual Encyclopedia of American Literature, |
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Twenty-First Century Novels - The First Decade. |
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Gale Virtual Reference Collection
Several other titles in the collection include some entries on specific fiction authors or genres.
Salem Literature - a small but growing collection of literature resources
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