The Greenwood Press "Literature in context" series

Provides a literary analysis of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun," and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.

A collection of thirty primary documents and commentary that provide insight into the historical, social, and cultural contexts of Jamaica Kincaid's 1985 novel "Annie John," with study questions, topics for research papers, and lists of further reading.

A guide to reading and understanding William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" that includes a plot summary, character listing, and explanation of key themes and ideas.

Provides a literary analysis of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.

A collection of social, cultural, and historical documents that are designed to help students read and understand Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman.".

Presents over forty historical documents, essays, and interviews that provide context for Willa Cather's novels "O Pioneers!" and "My Antonia.".

A multidisciplinary study of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter." Includes current news articles showing the novel's relevance to today's society.

Provides a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.

Puts Homer's "Odyssey" into context for students, presenting commentary and primary documents on archaeology, mythology, and class issues of Homer's time, and includes government documents and newspaper articles, relating the work to modern events.

Presents a literary analysis of the 1953 novel about the struggles of an old Cuban fisherman to bring home a giant marlin, and features background on various aspects of Cuba, and a selection of primary documents.