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Gale Literature: Dictionary of Literary Biography
Biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures. More than 420 volumes and 164,000 pages. An invaluable source for tracing the development of authors' catalogs and the evolution of their reputation.
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Palace eBooks, Audio, and Video Streaming & Downloadable Media New!
Palace is an all-in-one reading app that pulls titles from multiple Boston Public Library platforms into one place, including library-exclusive content from Amazon Publishing and Audible. The Palace app gives you access to new and diverse titles beyond the usual bestsellers, helping you find the widest range of digital content and better manage holds and wait times
Get the free Palace Project app from your Android or iOS mobile device's app store. Locate "Boston Public Library" and log in with your BPL card number and PIN/password.