criticism, interpretation, etc

Presents the text of the play, students' notes, historical background, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.

Discusses the theatrical context of the play, staging problems, critical interpretation, its structure and its sources--both in the literary and folktale traditions.

Provides a scene-by-scene analysis of each of Shakespeare's thirty-seven plays, with introductory essays on the four sections of tragedies, histories, comedies, and romances, and focusing on how the plays succeed as theatre and how the behavior and language of the characters contribute to the dramatic impact.

A critical study of the British poet of the eighteenth century.

Examines the evolving body of Greene's work, from "Brighton Rock" to "The Tenth Man.".

The King of France gives Helena the hand of any man she wants in marriage, but the one she chooses, Bertram, flees to Tuscany, and she must use her wits to get him back; this text includes background on the play's sources and stage history, as well as a textual analysis.

Describes the creative songwriting style of Irving Berlin, the Russian-born American lyricist/composer, and features insights into his work on ballads, Broadway musical theatre, and Vaudeville musicals from the years 1907 to 1914.

Provides a critical discussion of "The Professor," "Jane Eyre," "Shirley," and "Villette.".

Presents a biographical and literary survey of the African-American writer and some of his works.