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National Library Reference Guides

Singapore Literature In English

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

Last updated 13 July 2026

Anthologies

Browse a curated bibliography of Singapore literature anthologies in English, spanning from the 1950s to 2015.

Drama

Explore the National Library's bibliography of Singapore drama in English, listing published plays from the 1960s to 2015, with call numbers and library locations to help you find each work.

Electronic Journals

Browse a curated list of online literary journals featuring Singapore literature in English, spanning from 1990 to 2015.

Miscellaneous

Browse a curated list of miscellaneous Singapore literature in English, including printed programmes from public poetry readings and performances, spanning the 1960s to 2015.

Novels

Browse a comprehensive bibliography of Singapore novels in English, spanning from the 1970s to 2015, compiled by the National Library.

Periodicals

Browse a bibliography of Singapore Literature periodicals and journals in English, spanning from 1897 to 2015.

Poetry

Browse a comprehensive bibliography of Singapore poetry in English, spanning works from the 1930s to 2015, compiled by the National Library.

Short Stories

Browse a comprehensive bibliography of Singapore short stories in English, spanning from the 1940s to 2015, compiled by the National Library Board.