Presents a study of the poetry written by Vietnam veterans during and after the war, and relates the horrors of the war and the physical and emotional traumas that occurred in a post-war America.
Presents biographical information on World War I poets Wilfred Owen and Isaac Rosenberg and thematic analysis and extracts of critical essays on eight of their major works, and also includes primary and secondary bibliographies on World War I poets, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.
Presents a biography of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of "The Lord of the Rings," focusing on how his experiences in World War I, during which he served as a signals officer, influenced his creation of Middle-earth.
A guide to reading "A Farewell to Arms" with a critical and appreciative mind. Includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.
Presents a short history of the life of Homer, the ancient Greek author of "The Iliad, " and "The Odyssey" and includes a chronology, historical timeline, and chapter notes.
