history and criticism

A collection of critical essays on Emily Bronte's novel "Wuthering Heights" arranged in chronological order of publication.

Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe The Star-Spangled Banner and its role as a national symbol.

This two-volume supplement updates and extends the original series coverage...of seventy-nine contemporary or hitherto neglected writers.

Looks at four plays by sixteenth-century English playwright William Shakespeare and how they have influenced books, music, and movies on the world of today.

An exploration of the history of music, discussing why people make music, how it influences culture, developments, artists, and more.

In 1931, the quintessential movie version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein hit theaters. It starred Boris Karloff as the monster and spawned a whole series of sequels. Since then, Frankenstein’s monster has become a terrifying icon in popular culture, especially around Halloween. Readers learn the original story of Frankenstein and how the book’s content connected to the science of the day. Haunting images of the monster and movie stills from Frankenstein and other films engage readers’ imaginations as accessible language allows even reluctant readers to find out more about this modern monster.

Critical study of J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" with discussion of the work's influence, historical context, and critical reception.

Examines the works of a variety of authors including a concise biography, critical extracts, and bibliography of the author's separate publications.

Literary criticism of Twain's greatest work.