english fiction

Contains alphabetically organized entries on classic and contemporary stories, covering writers ranging from Jules Verne to Edgar Rice Burroughs, characters such as James Bond and The Shadow, and themes and topics such as espionage, Arthurian legend, and science fiction.

A study of the 18th century British novel with critical commentary and an analysis of six novels.

Examines the historical and social influences that contributed to the writing of Charles Dickens' "Hard Times," and includes analyses of the novel, considering the view point of each character, and looking at the work from several literary perspectives.

Adaptation of eight stories from the original collection of twenty-four, written in simplified English and prose style, relating tales told by pilgrims on their way to the shrine of St. Thomas in Canterbury.

Presents a comprehensive guide to understanding the biblical parallels and hidden meanings within C.S. Lewis's classic novel "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.".