"The Metamorphosis", perhaps Franz Kafka's most widely read work, is the story of a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find he has been transformed into a "gigantic insect." This new Bloom's Guide provides the ideal introduction to this symbolic tale, which has many interpretations. Pointing students to essential analyses, its critical extracts cover distinct elements of Kafka's novella, offering a variety of viewpoints.
Carson McCullers depicts life in a small town in the south with startling clarity and vision. The Member of the Wedding is the coming of age story of frankie Adams, a lonely Georgian girl in the throes of adolescence. Summaries with analysis, review and explain the work, enhancing the reader's understanding.
Stephen Crane's Maggie: A Girl Of The Streets (Bloom's Guides)
Stephen Crane's first novel, Maggie: A Girl of the Streets, is a dark tale of a pretty yet destitute girl who struggles to emerge from a rough tenement district in New York during the Industrial Revolution.
In this adventure story about a group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island, William Golding explores the dark side of humanity and the savagery that surfaces when social structure is broken down, and rules, ideals, and values are lost. Featuring an annotated bibliography, introduction by master scholar Harold Bloom, and a listing of other works by the author, this addition to the Bloom's Guides series will assist students in their analysis of the text.
Written by Charlotte Bronte and published in 1847, "Jane Eyre" is the story of a governess who, despite her plainness, catches the eye of her employer, the mysterious Edward Rochester. The novel is considered a staple among works of Gothic and Victorian literature. This new "Bloom's Guides" reference offers sharp insights into the themes and motifs that dominate this brooding masterpiece, and it is sure to become a welcome addition to any home or school library.
