The Case for Shakespeare: The End of the Authorship Question
While gaps in the biographical record for William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon continue to confound literary scholars, McCrea here concludes that he was, indeed, the playwright and poet we have always thought him to be.
This volume is designed to present biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on Dickens' best-known or most important works. Following Harold Bloom’s editor’s note and introduction is a detailed biography of the author, discussing major life events and important literary accomplishments. A plot summary of each novel follows, tracing significant themes, patterns, and motifs in the work.
This title is designed to introduce the reader to the life and work of Charles Dickens. It begins with Harold Bloom’s essay 'The Work in the Writer' and a volume-specific introduction also written by Professor Bloom. Following these unique introductions is an engaging biography that discusses the major life events and important literary accomplishments of Charles Dickens. Furthermore, this volume includes an original critique that not only traces the themes, symbols, and ideas apparent in Dickens' works, but strives to put those works into a cultural and historical perspective.
The Empire Writes Back: Theory and Practice in Post-Colonial Literatures (Second Edition)
The Empire Writes Back was the first major theoretical account of a wide range of post-colonial texts and their relation to the larger issues of post-colonial culture, and remains one of the most significant works published in this field.
Transnationalism and American Literature: Literary Translation 1773-1892
What is transnationalism and how does it affect American literature? This book examines nineteenth century contexts of transnationalism, translation and American literature.
