Print books and eBooks are available that provide a biographical overview of a dramatist/playwright, poet, or author. Full-length biographies may be found through the Library Discovery system and the "Books & Media" tab for books owned by NSU Libraries. From the drop-down menu, select the "subject" search and enter the person's name. The "subject" search option pulls information about a person.
Example playwright:
Edward Albee or Albee, Edward
Example poet:
Elizabeth Bishop or Bishop Elizabeth
Example author:
Kate Chopin or Chopin Kate
NSU Libraries offer databases providing biographical content and accessible online in electronic format. Below are a selection of databases to consider:
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