Generations of readers and movie viewers have been drawn to the spirited heroines of Sense and Sensibility and Emma. Prepared especially for students, this full-length critical study of Jane Austen covers her six most beloved works, including the two novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, published posthumously.
This two-volume set profiles 100 important mystery writers, with entries ranging in length from 2,500 to 6,000 words. Entries contain information on authors' births and deaths, pseudonyms, and types of plot; list the authors' principal series; and describe principal characters. They evaluate each author's contribution to the genre, overview the author's life, and examine the author's most representative works. A bibliography at the end of each entry lists the author's mystery/detective works chronologically by series and lists nonmystery works chronologically by genre.
History's greatest playwrights are covered in one set- Expert analyses by Harold Bloom and other notable critics- Ideal for class use- A must for all serious students of literature- Edited by an award-winning writer/educatorEach Volume, Covering Three To Five Plays, Includes: - User's guide- Editor's note and introduction by Harold Bloom- A comprehensive biography of the playwright- Detailed plot summaries of each play- Extracts from important critical essays that examine important aspects of each work- A complete bibliography of the writer's plays- A list of critical works about the playwright and his works- An index of themes and ideas covered in the plays
Synopsis Examines the overriding themes found in literature. This approach particularly helps students build critical thinking skills by making connections between thematically-similar works of literature, as well as providing a more global perspective by comparing and contrasting works from around the world.
