history and criticism

Six authors discuss the problems and pleasures of reinventing the past.

Includes twentieth century literature from Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, East, South, and Southeast, Asia, and aboriginal writings from Australia and New Zealand, offering poetry, fiction, plays, and memoirs written by 180 authors from sixty-one countries and translated from approximately twenty-three languages.

Traces the history and origin of the animated television show, "South Park, " describing its popularity, how it has been portrayed in the media, and the controversial topics it covers.

Contains ten interpretive essays that discuss classical works of non-Western world literature including the poetry of Li Po, the "Epic of Gilgamesh, " and "The Tale of Genji.".

Examination and study of the writings and career of Frederick Faust (Max Brand). Describes the significance of his central characters and discusses the Western genre.

A critical study of L'Amour's life, short stories, and novels.