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National Library Reference Guides

Literary arts

Discover Singapore's literary heritage, including various bibliographies and curated archives

Last updated 29 July 2026
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Digital Archives of Singapore Tamil Literature

The Digital Archive of Singapore Tamil Literature (DASTL) contains Singapore Tamil literary works such as novels, short stories, poems, and plays published between 1965 to 2015.

Singapore Literature In English

A comprehensive listing of literary works in English by Singapore writers and Singapore literature from 1965 to 2015.

Bibliografi Sastera Melayu Singapura

A comprehensive listing of literary works in Malay by Singapore writers and Singapore literature from 1965 to 2015.

Bibliography Of Singapore Chinese Literature

A comprehensive listing of literary works in Chinese by Singapore writers and Singapore literature from 1965 to 2015.

Bibliography Of Singapore Tamil Literature

A comprehensive listing of literary works in Tamil by Singapore writers and Singapore literature from 1965 to 2015