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.
Examines war in Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.
A study of Homer's classic epic of the Trojan War and the struggle between Achilles and Hector that saves the Greeks and destroys the Trojans; contains dramatized portions, study questions, and discussions of Greek poetry.
A guide to studying Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," featuring an introduction, a profile of the author, background notes, a character list, a summary and analysis, selections from critical essays on the work, and an annotated bibliography.
Collects twenty essays that examine how Joseph Heller's novel "Catch-22" explores the theme of war while reflecting social attitudes about military conflicts that were prevalent during Heller's time, with biographical details of the author, including a timeline of his life.
Contains a collection of critical essays which analyze the plot, characters, symbolism, and themes of Joseph Heller's novel "Catch-22" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.
Presents a collection of essays that analyze some of the major pieces of literature of the 1920s and 1930s including "The Grapes of Wrath, " "The Great Gatsby, " and "The Sun Also Rises, "along with an introduction by Harold Bloom.
