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Presents a chronological analysis of the career of Viennese psychologist Sigmund Freud, showing how the doctor's ideas developed over time.

Presents critical and bibliographical information on three plays by American dramatist Arthur Miller, including "The Crucible," "All My Sons," and "Death of a Salesman"; and features a short biography of Miller.

Presents biographical critical, and bibliographical information about African-American poet Langston Hughes and three of his poems, including "The Weary Blues," "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," and "Song for a Dark Girl.".

Introduction to Shakespeare's works and life, looking at how his works have been performed, interpreted and adapted from his own lifetime up to the 1990s.

A collection of critical essays on the works of Cormac McCarthy.

This book presents selected writings representing a variety of perspectives on mental illness that is highlighted in Ken Kesey's "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest.".

Provides an introduction to the life and literary career of American author Michael Chabon, discussing his contribution to fiction, featuring plot summaries, character lists, and discussion of the major themes of each of four novels, and looking at issues and pop culture in his work.

Contains in-depth critical essays on the life and works of founding father, statesman, and inventor, Benjamin Franklin.

Collects seventeen critical essays on the life, influences, and works of Gwendolyn Brooks, including selections by Jascha Hoffman, Brooke Kenton Horvath, James D. Sullivan, and others.

Collects seventeen critical essays on the life, influences, and works of Gabriel Garc?a M?rquez, including selections by Caitlin Roper, Gene H. Bell-Villada, and Brian Conniff.