history and criticism

Traces the return of pagan divinities to Western literature, from their first reappearance at the beginning of the modern era to their place in contemporary literature.

Provides a general introduction to the history of women's involvement in the visual arts from the Middle Ages through the early twenty-first century, focusing on women who have chosen to work professionally in painting, sculpture, or related media, and studying the intersection between women as artists and women as subjects of art.

Tells the story behind Orson Welles' broadcast of "War of the Worlds", discussing why he decided to try and trick people into believing Earth was being invaded, how people reacted to his broadcast, what effect his actions had on the radio industry, and other related topics. Includes a CD-ROM with the complete broadcast.

Discusses some of the women authors whose writings contributed to the conception of the ideas about the Civil War and its aftermath and some lesser known African-American women authors who documented little know aspects of the war.

Examines the relationship between the self-identity of women of African descent in the Caribbean and the literature of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, focusing on writers' attitudes toward race.

Describes Jewish contributions to American culture and whether or not a distinct American Jewish culture exists, and emphasizes the importance of a strong Judaism base to prevent complete assimilation into American culture; including discussion of music, theater, musical theater, race, the Holocaust, and faith.

A collection of letters, personal correspondece, autobiographical writings, magazine articles, and essays by entertainer Louis Armstrong.

A critical treatment of modern and contemporary Spanish poetry, progressing by decade and discussing such subjects as the development of symbolist and postmodern forms of expression.

A collection of eight critical essays on Thomas Hardy's last major novel, arranged in chronological order of publication.