Frye, Northrop

Contains four essays in which the author explores the scope, theory, principle, and techniques of literary criticism, discussing historical, ethical, archetypal, and rhetorical criticism.

Offers fresh insights into ten of Shakespeare's most popular plays: "Romeo and Juliet," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Richard II," "Henry IV," "Measure for Measure," "Hamlet," "King Lear," "Antony and Cleopatra," "The Winter's Tale," and "The Tempest.".

Discusses the poetry of T.S. Eliot, including the many Greek allusions.