history and criticism

This reference includes a brief biography of each author; a plot summary; a descriptive list of characters; a discussion of the themes of each novel; criticism; and exploration of the external influences that shaped each book.

Describes the World War I poets Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, and others who used poetry to explain their experiences in the war.

A chronicle, complete with maps, portraits, and other Civil War illustrations, detailing President Abraham Lincoln's historic Second Inaugural Address.

Examines the history of rap music and the successes of artists and songs.

Looks at the history of Latin music.

Text and photographs look at the history of blues music.

Contains profiles of some of the great jazz musicians of the 1930s, including Fletcher Henderson, Art Tatum, Benny Carter, and others, and provides accounts of legendary jam sessions between James P. Johnson, Willie the Lion Smith, and Jelly Roll Morton.

Contains profiles of some of the great jazz musicians of the 1920s, including Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith, and others, each with recommendations for reading and listening.

Presents significant passages from criticism of the works of seven well-known short story writers, and features supplementary biographical and bibliographical information. Includes portraits when available, as well as cumulative author, nationality, and title indexes.