encyclopedias

"A visual celebration of the vast lands, epic battles, formidable beasts, heroes, peoples, and armies of Tolkien's world. Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created . . . gathers together artworks, essays, and commentaries from illustrators, painters, and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day, and is a reference guide for any fan of Tolkien's work and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired"--From publisher's description.

Contains entries that provide information on people, places, events, and objects mentioned in the works of eighteenth-century English novelist Jane Austen; arranged alphabetically from M to Z, with a time line, bibliography, and index.

Presents alphabetized, cross-referenced, illustrated entries on Shakespeare's life and texts, and Renaissance England; and includes time lines, sidebars, definitions in page margins, and other features designed especially for younger readers. This volume covers "Prospero" through "Work.".

Presents alphabetized, cross-referenced, illustrated entries on Shakespeare's life and texts, and Renaissance England; and includes time lines, sidebars, definitions in page margins, and other features designed especially for younger readers. This volume covers "History in Shakespeare's Plays: England" through "Prose Technique.".

Presents over two hundred alphabetized entries describing items and customs in Shakespeare's England, and includes illustrations, charts, tables, and a chronology of historical events in his plays.

Explores an assortment of topics relating to the life of Jesus Christ, from the era he was born into through his actions as a preacher. Discusses how Jesus life shaped Christianity and how people believe and includes photographs, illustrations, maps, and diagrams.

Presents a comprehensive anthology of the life and works of twentieth-century American playwright, Tennessee Williams, and contains critical commentaries on his plays, analysis of his characters, biographical information, and more.

An encyclopedia of information related to nineteenth-century writer Joseph Conrad's life and works.