PR 111 .B5 1989

This book is a compilation of three major annual bibliographies issued by the journal Women and Literature in 1976-1978. It includes an appendix fromPMLA and Modern Language Research from 1979-1981.

A Biographical Dictionary of English Women Writers 1580-1720--

PR 113 .B46 1990

The entries are arranged alphabetically, but you have to remember to try given names, married names, and titles. Helpful cross-references are included. It suggests sources of further information. The editors admit that the work is incomplete and has many gaps.

The Bloomsbury Guide to Women's Literature--

REF PN471 .B57 1992

This book covers all literary periods from all parts of the world, and operates on the idea that women have been writing all along but without recognition. It includes several introductory essays about the time periods covered. The format is one alphabetical list including authors, titles, and movements.

British Women Writers: A Critical Reference Guide--

PR111 .B75 1989

The entries include a biographical sketch, list of works, and a list of references. The editors explain that their method of selection is not systematic, but rather authors are included because they have received little coverage elsewhere, they are innovative, or they represent small groups.

The Feminist Companion to Literature in English: Women Writers from the Middle Ages to the Present

PR111 F45 1990b

Includes 500 word entries about women who wrote in English, but disregards national boundaries. This book features a useful bibliography and an index of topics included. There is also a chronological list of names and an index of writers that includes cross references to other names.

New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature--

REF Z 2011 .N45

This five volume bibliography is arranges by time period annd by subject area within the time periods.

The Oxford Guide to British Women Writers--

REF PR 111 .S48 1993

Entries in this alphabetical listing of authors include an outline of the author's life and career, major publications (if any), and significant features of her work. It also includes a small bibliography.

Pen Names of Women Writers From 1600 to the Present--

Z1041 .M34 1985

You can search by the author's given name or by the pen name. This book does not include name changes resulting from marriage, and only includes published writers.

Handbook of Pseudonyms and Personal Nicknames--

Z 1041 .S43

This book is made of one alphabetical list including both given names and pseudinyms. It includes cross references to other entries.

A Dictionary of Pseudonyms and Their Origins--

Z 1041 .R66 1989

This book is a list of pseudonyms. Each entry includes the person's true name and a brief explanation of who he or she is (or was).

A Dictionary of Pseudonyms and Pen-names--

Z 1065 .A84 1975

This book includes two separate lists, one that goes from pseudonyms to given names and one that moves from given names to pseudonyms.

Subject Headings
        English poetry--19th century
        English poetry--19th century--Bibliography
        English poetry--19th century--History and criticism
        English poetry--Women authors
        English poetry--Women authors--Bibliography
        English poetry--Women authors--History and criticism
        Literature--Women authors--19th century
        Women and literature--English-speaking countries--Bibliography
        Women and literature--Great Britain--History--19th century
        Women authors, English
        Women--Poetry
        Women--Poetry--Bibliography