This edition in the Bloom's Modern Critical Views series gathers together some of the best analyses of the Brontë sisters - Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. Several works of the authors are examined, including the classics 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights'. This title includes a chronology, bibliography, and notes on the contributors, as well as an introductory essay by noted literary professor Harold Bloom.
Lord Byron has been called a vital embodiment of post-Renaissance poetry. His work is that of a proud individualist asserting the primacy of instinct through agonized self-conflict. Born in 1788, Byron is considered one of the greatest poets of the Romantic Movement. This volume presents critical commentary from his lifetime and beyond to provide a thorough and thought-provoking portrait of this essential poet's evolving reputation. This title in the Bloom's Classic Critical Views series also features a chronology of Lord Byron's life, an index of the volume, and an introductory essay by Harold Bloom.
Invisible Man, published in 1954, was Ralph Ellison's masterpiece and strongly influenced the rest of his life. He was known for his refusal to be categorized as a "black writer." Learn more about Ellison with this text, which includes an extensive biography of the author, literary criticism, a list of works by and about the author, and more.
The ornate and brilliantly crafted poetry of John Milton reflects the poet’s intellectual and practical involvement with the daily problems of liberty and authority, and ensures its resonance with modern-day audiences. This volume includes and introduction by Professor Harold Bloom, an extensive biography of John Milton, and a critical analysis of his work, including "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained."
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.
