Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts

Art and literature shape culture and reflect history. The Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts provide authoritative coverage of major creative fields – from art and architecture to music, media, cinema, theatre, and literature. The series offers:

· Comprehensive coverage of over a hundred different creative fields – including fantasy literature, British cinema, and surrealism – through an interdisciplinary lens of history, society, culture and more

· Hundreds of entries on key persons, styles, themes, and innovations, making these titles essential research tools

· Authentic and academically rigorous information, with each title written by eminent specialists

· Extensive bibliographies which curate reliable resources to enable deeper research