Emile Zola (Bloom's Modern Critical Views)

Leader of the 19th-century naturalist movement in France, Zola's major works include Germinal and Nana, both part of the Rougon-Macquert Cycle.

This title, Emile Zola, part of Chelsea House Publishers’ Modern Critical Views series, examines the major works of Emile Zola through full-length critical essays by expert literary critics. In addition, this title features a short biography on Emile Zola, a chronology of the author’s life, and an introductory essay written by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University.

Kurt Vonnegut (Bloom's Modern Critical Views)

One of the 20th century's preeminent novelists, Kurt Vonnegut satirically explored the wrongs of humanity, most notably in "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat's Cradle". This addition to the "Bloom's Modern Critical Views" series is enhanced by a chronology, bibliography, notes on the contributors, and an introductory essay by noted literary scholar Harold Bloom

Margaret Atwood (Bloom's Modern Critical Views)

This Canadian novelist and poet is among the most acclaimed writers today. Atwood's best-known novel, "The Handmaid's Tale", depicts one woman's struggle to survive in a futuristic society in which women have become property. This new collection of critical essays is enhanced by a chronology, bibliography, and notes on the contributors, as well as an introductory essay by noted literary scholar Harold Bloom

Ray Bradbury (Bloom's Modern Critical Views)

The author of Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles is among the bestknown science fiction/fantasy writers today.This title, Ray Bradbury, part of Chelsea House Publishers’ Modern Critical Views series, examines the major works of Ray Bradbury through full-length critical essays by expert literary critics. In addition, this title features a short biography on Ray Bradbury, a chronology of the author’s life, and an introductory essay written by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University.

Salman Rushdie (Bloom's Modern Critical Views)

Best known for the highly controversial Satanic Verses, Salman Rushdie brings to his novels the perspective of a South African expatriate caught between the diverse cultures of the East and West. He is able to bring to his work a parodic detatchment from the two cultures, as well intimate knowledge of the struggle of a South African expatriate.