criticism and interpretation

Presents the complete text of Shakespeare's dark comedy of exile, love, and redemption, and includes explanations of difficult words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and character notes, as well as a brief biography of Shakespeare, and photographs from various performances.

Presents the complete text of Shakespeare's comedy of love and redemption in exile, and includes explanations of difficult words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and character notes, as well as a brief biography of Shakespeare, and photographs from various performances.

Describes the thought and effort that went into Daniel French's statue of Abraham Lincoln that is part of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and compares this likeness to others of Lincoln.

Presents a survey of Shakespeare's life and times; offers a review of Shakespearean English; and includes plot summaries and analyses of the Bard's comedies, problem plays, tragedies, romances, histories, and poems and sonnets, as well as profiles of featured characters.

Explores the architectural philosophy, ideals, and methods of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and includes photographs, plans, and illustrations of a selection of Wright's masterworks.

Critical essays examine the life of African-American author Maya Angelou, and explore her use of autobiographical fiction.