A study of "Little Women," discussing the literary and historical context of the novel, and offering a reading of the story as a romanticized portrait of author Louisa May Alcott's own family.
Collects critical essays on William Faulkner's "Absalom, Absalom!" including selections by Nicole Moulinoux, Aimee E. Berger, Richard Forrer, and others; and includes a chronology of the life of the author.
Describes the functions and importance of family during the age of William Shakespeare, and discusses how family was represented within Shakespeare's written works, portrayed on stage, and more.
