criticism

Presents a complete biography of the works of author Eudora Welty and includes a concise chronology of her life, critical analysis of important themes, symbols, and ideas in her writings, and introduction by Harold Bloom.

Presents a brief biography of seventeenth-century playwright Jean-Baptist Poquelin, better known as Moli?re and features analyses of six comedies, including "Le misanthrope," "Tartuffe," and "Le Bourgeois gentilhomme," each with a plot summary, list of characters, and a selection of critical views. Includes lists of works by and about Moli?re.

Examines the life of early twentieth-century Czech author Franz Kafka, presents an analysis of his writing, and features a selection of critical essays regarding Kafka's work, a chronology, and a complete bibliography.

Presents a comprehensive biography and critical analysis of the works of nineteenth-century Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and includes introductory essay by Harold Bloom, essays, and chronology.

Presents a comprehensive biography and critical analysis of twentieth-century British novelist and feminist essayist Virginia Woolf and includes introductory essay by Harold Bloom, chronology of the author's life, and critiques of her works.

Presents a comprehensive biography and series of essays that critically analyze the works of sixteenth-century Spanish novelist, playwright, poet, and creator of "Don Quixote" and includes introduction by Harold Bloom and chronology.

Provides biographical information about nineteenth-century American author Henry James, and features analyses of five of his short stories, each with a plot summary, list of characters, and a selection of critical excerpts.

Presents critical and bibliographical information about five stories by Mark Twain, and includes biographical data about the American author.

Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American playwright Arthur Miller, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in his writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.

Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American author Toni Morrison, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in her writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.