history and criticism

A study of Grey's works and the use of the images that created a narrative portrait of his mythical American West.

Includes more than 360 interpretative essays on works of twentieth-century fiction published in the United States and Latin America.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that examine over fifty works of literature from developing nations, each with an introduction to the work and its author, a plot summary, descriptions of important characters, analysis of important themes, a critical overview, and other information.

Studies the reign of Louis XIV in France and discusses his political views, the historical forces that influenced his choices, the nature of French monarchy, and other related topics.

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

Provides a history of the music and lyrics of a dozen Civil War songs, describing the circumstances under which they were created and performed.

Presents the illustrated lyrics to the Civil War song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," and includes music notes, a history of the song, and a recipe for johnnycakes.