Barbara Pym's subtle humor and sly references to human foibles found in ordinary life brought comparisons to Jane Austen. Her novels were mostly written in the 1950's yet carry a feminist undertone. This reference work contains 750 entries of reviews and critical references to Pym from 1950 to 1990, ending with a reprint of Hazel Holt's biography. Each entry includes a description. Well indexed. Great preface. 1st edition. Hardback, no cover as published. Maroon cloth. G. K. Hall & Co. 1991. NEW. $15.00