An alphabetical listing and description of authors, works, literary types and terms, mythological figures, and literary periods and movements from all over the world.

Includes major authors and works in world literature, men whose ideas have influenced literature, terminology, mythological figures, and literary periods and movements.

Contains articles on fashion and style, household workers, images of women, jazz and blues, maternity homes, Native American women, Phillis Wheatley, homes, picture brides, single women, and teaching.