1900-1999 (20th century)

Spotlights the careers and achievements of over 130 songwriters of the twentieth century.

Presents thirty-six interviews with the playwright from 1940 through 1981.

A biography of American writer Edith Wharton, following her from old New York, to Edwardian England and Paris, through the First World War, and to the French Riviera; and discussing her family relationships, youth, marriage to Teddy Wharton, mid-life love affair, and her literary career.

A chronology of the decade including world headlines, news, sport and the arts, and science and technology.

Traces the general course of development for the contemporary Spanish novel from 1939 through 1975.

Provides introductions to the nine most interesting and important poets writing in English in the first part of this century.

Examines ten modern writers whose works have reshaped our concept of literature.

Critical history of Pop Art that unravels the sequence of events associated with the evolution of Pop in the U.S. and Europe.

Collection of essays written by women authors reminiscing about previous places they have lived and the memories associated with those places.

A collection of plays dealing with family, friendship, freedom, and courage.