Known for his tales of adventure and coming of age, Jack London's fiction, including 'The Call of the Wild', 'White Fang', 'The Sea-Wolf', and 'Martin Eden', is hailed for its naturalistic explorations and for its confrontation of notions of heroism and courage. This offering from Bloom's Modern Critical Views presents a selection of critical essays about London and his enduring works. Along with an introduction from master scholar Harold Bloom, a bibliography, a chronology, and an index make this volume perfect for students studying this author.
James Joyce is one of the most revered and influential writers of the 20th century. This Irishman transformed novelistic conventions through experimentation in language and narrative structure. 'Ulysses', 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man', and the stories that make up his collection 'Dubliners' are among the major works discussed in this invaluable guide for the student writer. Bloom's How to Write about James Joyce guides students on how to write constructive essays on Joyce and provides suggestions for paper topics, coverage of the author's major works, and an introductory essay by Yale professor Harold Bloom.
This sequel to the classic EIGHT COUSINS appears in paper to provide new readers with the story of Rose's interactions with her eight cousins. Here her return from a trip around the world brings a newfound young lady to her cousins' attention.
Bloom's How to Write About Tennessee Williams (Bloom's How to Write About Literature)
The unique How to Write about Literature series is designed to inspire students to write compelling essays on great authors and their works. Each invaluable title will encourage students' academic inquisitiveness and sharpen their critical-thinking skills.
The Taming of the Shrew (Bloom's Shakespeare Through the Ages)
The "Taming of the Shrew" remains one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. The loving "battle of the sexes" between its protagonists, Kate and Petruchio, is a theme of nearly universal relevance in Western literature. This invaluable new study guide to one of Shakespeare's greatest plays contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on "The Taming of the Shrew". Students will also benefit from the additional features included in this volume, such as an introduction by Harold Bloom, an accessible summary, analysis of key passages, a comprehensive list of characters, a biography of Shakespeare, and more.
