Collects eleven critical essays centered on the works of Canadian novelist and poet Margaret Atwood, focusing on her novel, "The Handmaid's Tale, " depicting a woman's struggle to survive in a futuristic society where women have become property.
Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American playwright Arthur Miller, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in his writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.
Examines the major works of both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament through full-length critical essays by expert literary critics; andcontains an introductory essay by Harold Bloom, bibliographic references, and notes on the contributors.
Contains a collection of critical essays on the works of Sylvia Plath; and includes an introduction by Harold Bloom, chronology of the author's life, and notes on the various contributors.
Presents twelve critical essays on the writings of twentieth-century American author Don DeLillo, and includes a chronology of his life, a bibliography, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.
Contains eleven selections of contemporary criticism on the works of American author Truman Capote. Includes a chronology of his life, and a bibliography.
Presents fourteen critical essays on the writings of twentieth-century Chilean author Isabel Allende, and includes a chronology of her life, a bibliography, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.
Eleven critical essays examine the works of twentieth-century English novelist Doris Lessing, including "The Golden Notebook, " "The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five, " and others. Also includes a chronology and secondary bibliography.
