Cry, the Beloved Country (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations)

Alan Paton's striking novel set in pre-apartheid South Africa puts forth the possibility of the existence of goodness in humankind against a backdrop of racial inequality, hate, and fear.

Robert Frost (Critical Insights)

This title presents in-depth critical discussions of his life and works. Widely celebrated during his lifetime as the greatest living American poet, Robert Frost remains one of the few poets whose work is enjoyed by scholars and general readers alike.

Nathaniel Hawthorne (Critical Insights)

This title offers in-depth critical discussions of his life and works. To this day Nathaniel Hawthorne remains one of the most studied authors in the English language. His literary output included tales, novels, and essays, and his influence was felt by writers the world over. As stated in Jack Lynch's introduction to this volume, Hawthorne's works 'can be found in virtually every library in the English-speaking world.

Dracula (Critical Insights)

This title contains in-depth critical discussions of Bram Stoker's novel. Since its publication in 1897 Bram Stoker's "Dracula" has never been out of print, and - while many monsters have come before Dracula, and many since - Stoker's vampire has taken on an iconic status. On the surface, the novel is a classic tale of horror and suspense, a battle between good and evil, light and dark, the supernatural and the natural.

A Creative Brush

A beautiful book for beginners and well taught in the method of tole painting. Lots of colored photos and patterns. Old crocks done to perfection will be ideal for a kitchen or family room wall. Snowmen large, small, fat and thin, each with a happy personality are painted on a jar lamp, plaques, clay pots, hurricane lantern, ornaments, candle holder, large sled, frame board or surface of your choice.