This is a selective guide to the best resources (both print and online) for students doing literary research. Each entry is annotated to explain what is is and why it is useful.

"For identification of more than 2,200 English-language feature films and television movies inspired by women's writings [...]. Covers 1913-88 releases. By author, with essential details provided; indexes of film titles and literary sources." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"More limited in focus [than Enser's filmed books and plays, it] has some titles not found in Enser's, mostly for silent films and adapted short stories and poems. Author list, with title index." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"A thorough reworking of a standard source. Offers approaches from the film title, author's name, and original title when it differs from the screen version. Film company or distributor, conuntry of origin, year released, and director's name are indicated, as are (where applicable) title variations, made-for-television versions, and availability on video. Indexes to musicals, television films and series, and animated features; list of studios and distributors. Most of the 6,000 films are English-language, but some major foreign releases are also included."(Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996; Note that this description is based on the 1993 version)

"Identifies the works of world literature, major and minor, with the films derived from them. Each volume is in three parts: (1) a filmography arranged by writer's name and giving film title, original title if different from that of the film, country and year of production, director, and principal cast members (usually shown with character names); (2) an extensive section of stills from selected films; and (3) a title index of films and literary works, cross-referenced to authors. Details on remakes and other versions are also included, with alternate titles noted. International in coverage." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Alphabetical by author, then chronological by date of film. Entry gives film title, original title if different, month and year of release, production company, length in reels, and genre of source. Index of film and source titles." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

This online encyclopedia offers entries on people, theories, movements, and more.  Bibliographies and hyperlinked cross-references are included.  Searchable and browsable.

This is a selective guide to the best resources (both print and online) for students doing literary research. Each entry is annotated to explain what is is and why it is useful.