Burt, Daniel S

Answers nearly 400 questions on literature, arranged in such categories as themes, symbols, context, and other literary devices.

This volume contains descriptions of books in eight fiction genres, including author or editor's name, publication information, story type, major characters, setting, plot summary, and more.

Profiles one hundred of the world's greatest novels, selected and ranked by scholar Daniel S. Burt, each with a plot summary and assessment, and includes a list of an additional one hundred honorable mentions.

Chronicles the history of American literature from 1582 to 1999, presenting entries on over 8,400 works of fiction, nonfiction, theater, poetry, literary criticism, and scholarship by five thousand authors, and includes year-by-year lists of best-sellers, awards and prizes, and author births and deaths.

Presents a ranking of one hundred of history's most influential literary artists, featuring profiles that examine the life and achievements of each writer; and includes a bibliography and an honorable mention listing of other notable authors.

Presents a ranking of one hundred of history's most influential literary artists, featuring profiles that examine the life and achievements of each writer; and includes a bibliography and an honorable mention listing of other notable authors.