criticism, textual

A restored edition of Sylvia Plath's collection of poems that were published after her death that restores the selection and arrangement of the poems as Plath left them at the point of her death.

Presents a documentary history of "The Great Gatsby," discussing the backgrounds and writing of the novel, examining its critical reception and reputation, and including biographical information about its author, F. Scott Fitzgerald. Includes a cumulative index.

Explores the ways in which Shakespeare's works have been imagined throughout history, discussing the changing nature of dramatic representation over the centuries.

A reproduction of Samuel Beckett's original theatrical notebook for his play "Waiting for Godot" that includes his directorial notes, extensive revisions, and notes on his methods and techniques.

Collects the stanzas written by Gertrude Stein which were first published in the 1950s, "Stanzas in Meditation," offering critical examination of the meaning of the stanzas and how they fit into the modernist movement.

Chronicles the writing of the conclusion of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic work, presenting manuscript excerpts and previously unpublished drawings; and also includes "The Notion Club Papers," two versions of "The Drowning of Anad?un?e," and an analysis of Tolkien's Adunaic language.

Discusses the Battle of Helm's Deep.

Part two of the continuing history of the writing of Tolkien's classic trilogy "The Lord of the Rings," featuring an account of the original map of Middle Earth.