Swisher, Clarice

Examines the life of nineteenth-century American author Nathaniel Hawthorne and discusses the historical context, plot, themes, characters, and literary analysis of his novel, "The Scarlet Letter.".

This book discusses the emergence of the Islamic beliefs and practices that make up the religion of Islam which has evolved from its origins in seventh-century Arabia to its spread across many continents today.

An anthology of critical essays that provide a wide range of information and opinion about the early twentieth-century novel "Heart of Darkness, " and its author Joseph Conrad.

Presents many different analyses of the Merchant of Venice.

A collection of essays on the comedies of Shakespeare by critics from the 1880s to the 1990s.

Collection of essays on Shakespeare's tragedies written between 1870 and 1986.

Looks at the life and work of Pablo Picasso, following the development of his artistic style and his influence on twentieth-century art.

A study guide to Geoffrey Chaucer's classic "The Canterbury Tales" containing a Chaucer biography, historical background on the text, character sketches, plot summaries, discussion of literary devices and themes, works of criticism, a chronology, a bibliography, and essay suggestions.

Explores Einstein's theory of relativity, its initial reception as well as current scientific acceptance of his ideas about time and space, and the mysterious workings of our universe.