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This text provides entries encompassing more than 60 novel-length works and 68 authors. The encyclopaedia addresses the plots, characters, concepts, and authors of traditional romance literature and "classic" works. There are entries for major works, individual authors, and major characters.

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Fable is one of the most interesting genres of world literature. From ancient times to the present, fabulists have sought to convey moral points through tales which typically involve animals. This text presents a guide to the subject, covering major works, characters, situations and creators.

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This book surveys major environmental writings on a wide range of subjects, from the origin and evolution of plants and animals to such recent environmental philosophies as deep ecology and the Gaia hypothesis.

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From the earliest times, Native Americans developed a strong oral tradition. In the shift towards literacy, they began telling their stories through the medium of the written word. This text provides coverage of literature written by Native Americans from the 18th century to 1998.

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Impassioned social protest writers inspire readers to relive injustice, empathize with its victims, and take action. The more than 450 entries in this volume survey the most important protest works of our time as well as the classics of the past.