Background/Overviews
The results from these aren't usually one of your sources. They are meant to build up your knowledge about the artist, time period, etc. Think Wikipedia, but you know who wrote it.
- Gale Literature This link opens in a new windowSearches across several Gale literary databases and digitized versions of print sets. Note the source and the number of words. If it says it's from X journal article, it's possibly/probably an excerpt of the article, rather than the entire article.
- Dictionary of Literary Biography (Gale Literature) This link opens in a new windowBiographical and critical essays covering (mostly) American and British authors. Essays range from 10-20 pages long and include lengthy suggested readings.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and PerformanceCall Number: EWU-Cheney Main Level Reference PN2035 .O94 2003Publication Date: 20032-volume set "encompasses opera and film, dance and radio, and para-theatrical, non-dramatic performances including circuses and carnivals, and parades and public executions--providing truly extensive coverage from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments in London, Paris, New York, and around the globe."
The Cambridge Guide to American TheatreCall Number: EWU-Cheney Main Level Reference PN2221 .C37 2007Publication Date: 2007One volume "encyclopedic guide, with over 2700 cross-referenced entries, covers all aspects of the American theatre from its earliest history to the present."
