Encyclopedia of Allegorical Literature

The index is excellent. A solid reference resource for libraries supporting literary studies. * Library Journal *
The encyclopedia will enrich [students'] understanding as well as the potential of reference collections. * Rettig on Reference (Gale.com) *
It has no rivals and is recommended for secondary and lower-division college students, or others seeking an introduction to allegory. * Choice *
The broad coverage includes more than 400 articles, a diversity of art forms, and less widely known 20th-century allegories. A solid, if somewhat specialized, choice. * School Library Journal *
Those high schools, community colleges, and undergraduate colleges that emphasize literature studies will benefit from this work. Recommended. * The Book Report *