PAL: Perspectives in American Literature: A Research and Reference Guide

Perspectives in American Literature, or PAL, is a free, online research and reference guide for American literature created and edited by Dr Paul Reuben, Professor Emeritus in the English department of California State University at Stanislaus. The site contains entries for 453 American authors with most providing lists of works, selected bibliographies that range from 1980 to present day, a brief background and/or a brief biography. Many include sets of study questions and sometimes a short description of major themes and ideas for which a particular author is known. Needless to say, there is more information available here...