This selected guide to serial bibliographies covering English language literature is based on an essay bibliography by David E. Pownall. Other bibliographies of serial bibliographies which were consulted include "A Reference Guide to English Studies,""Periodicals Containing Reviews and Bibliographies,""Serial Bibliographies in the Humanities and Social Sciences," and "Serial Bibliographies for Medieval Studies." The guide also includes materials published since these bibliographies made their appearance. Selections are arranged under the following main headings: comprehansive bibliographies, period bibliographies, national literature lists, topics and genres, relations of literature with other subjects, and author bibliographies. (HOD)