Combines and collates the indexes from thirty-two multivolume reference sets, including the most recent editions of: the Masterplots series (17 sets; 83 v.), the Critical survey of literature series (12 sets; 57 v.), Identities and issues in literature (3 v.), Magill's Guide to science fiction and fantasy literature (4 v.) and World philosophers and their works (3 v.)--cf. Publisher's note and Chronological list of indexed sets.