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A collection of essays in which seventeen philosophical scholars explore the hidden philosophical elements of the "Harry Potter" novels.

Presents a comprehensive, chronologically arranged bibliography of the written work of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. 'Includes annotations.

A collection of writings and illustrations about the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes fans, and the culture that grew up around the stories.

A collection of essays in which various science fiction and fantasy writers explore aspects of the bestselling "Harry Potter" series.

Presents a comprehensive study of the two women behind the legendary "Nancy Drew" mystery books, and describes how the characters and her "author" Carolyn Keene were actually invented by Edward Stratemeyer, who also created the Bobbsey Twins and the Hardy Boys.

Collection of reviews and critical essays on Faulkner's Sutpen family, who appear in his novel, "Absalom, Absalom!".

A guide to the novels of Toni Morrison containing more than eight hundred brief entries highlighting all of her characters and settings and the many allusions to figures such as Moses, Thoreau, and W.E.B. DuBois.

Explores the true history, folklore, and mythology behind the magical practices, creatures and personalities that appear in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.

Presents a comprehensive study of the two women behind the legendary "Nancy Drew" mystery books, and describes how the characters and her "author" Carolyn Keene were actually invented by Edward Stratemeyer, who also created the Bobbsey Twins and the Hardy Boys.