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A reference guide to Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar, " discussing the text as compared to some of the Bard's other plays; and examining contexts and sources, dramatic structure, themes, critical approaches, and the play in performance.

Provides scholarly and critical information designed to enhance the reader's understanding of Shakespeare's play "Hamlet".

A reference guide to the Shakespearean drama about the warrior king, discussing its various texts; examining its dramatic structure, use of style, and themes; offering different critical perspectives on the play; and providing a history of "Henry V" in performance.

A guide to reading and understanding William Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra" that includes information on the play's contexts, dramatic structure, major characters, themes, and critical approaches.

A practical travel guide to the United Kingdom that focuses on the cities, sites, and regions where classic children's stories are set, including "Peter Rabbit", "Alice in Wonderland", and "The Secret Garden".

Presents a guide to John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath, " published near the end of the Great Depression, covering the plot; major themes and ideas; social, cultural, and historical influences; and critical response.

Provides a literary analysis of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.

Presents an historical and literary analysis of the city of New York and the many writers whose work was influenced by it including Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and T.S. Eliot.

Examines Rome's significance in literary history, discussing the city's history and its impact on the lives, careers, and works of such writers as Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Keats. Includes an annotated list of places of interest.

Contains a plot summary and character list for James Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," as well as a thematic and structural analysis of his novel "Ulysses," both with a selection of critical essays; and includes biographical information about the author.