english literature

George Eliot's third novel has been reissued in the first edition of 1861. The story of cataleptic, miserly weaver, Silas Marner, is an unhappy one at the beginning of the novel. Cast out of his Calvinist community, he is left alone to accumulate a useless fortune through his loom during the new Industrial Age. But when his money is stolen and he adopts a child, his life becomes unrecognizable. Eliot's previous two novels dealt with the tragedy and the injustices faced by fallen women. And this novel continues to raise her characteristic questions about social inequalities, the effects of extreme religion, and the worth of human experience.

Passport to Narnia is a beginners guide to C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia offering a book-by-book synopsis of the series, and an in-depth look at the forthcoming movie series. Passport to Narnia also includes a biography of Lewis, along with interviews, photos, a guide to C. S. Lewis' England and more.

A guide to preparing for the English literature and composition exam for advanced placement, featuring topic reviews, a glossary of key terms, and two full-length practice exams with explained answers.

"[This] ... collection of poems and stories by Irish writers for children ... was compiled by Laureate na n?g, Eoin Colfer, as part of his nationwide storytelling project..."--Dust jacket.

A brief introduction to English literature that traces its history and development, highlighting important authors and works, describing various styles, and exploring how literary texts change over time.

Includes a brief biography of William Golding, thematic and structural analysis of "Lord of the Flies", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

Includes a brief biography of George Orwell, thematic and structural analysis of Nineteen eighty-four, critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

Contains major authors from the period of William Shakespeare.

Criticism of modern authors from the United Kingdom and its former colonies. Each entry includes a brief biography and reviews of individual works.

A companion text designed to provide support to students in the International Baccalaureate Language A: Language and Literature course, exploring the foundations of the study of language and literature, and reviewing topics in language and literature, with discussion points, readings, comprehension questions, and activities.