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Bibliographie der französischen Sprach-und-
Literaturwissenschaft. (the "Klapp").
Essential resource. Many resources not in any database.
General Reference: Z 2171.B56 (1956-present)

Critical bibliography of French literature: The Medieval Period, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th centuries.
Invaluable annotated bibliography.
General Reference: Z 2171 .C74

Bibliographie de la littérature française du 16e, 17e, et 18e siècles. A. Cioranescu.
Lists works written, as well as Études for most writers. The Études section is sometimes quite detailed. Includes a section listing works on the literary history of the period.
General Reference: Z 2172 .C48

Manuel bibliographique de la littérature française moderne XVI^e, XVII^e, XVIII^e, et XIX^e siècle. G. Lanson.
Very useful organization by subjects: consult the Table des matières. Brief citations, but provides access to obscure works and little known authors.
D Level: Z 2171 .L22 1921a