1999-
A literature database combining current and historical biographical, bibliographical, and contextual information on authors and their works (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, history, and journalism). Draws from Gale's core literary databases including
Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography (DLB), and
Contemporary Literary Criticism. Provides additional search capability for
Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature and
Gale Literary Index.
A complete version of the DLB is available online:
Gale Literature: Dictionary of Library Biography