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.
Presents the context for the writing of the famous poem by the Canadian medical officer who attended injured soldiers in Flanders during the First World War.
