history and criticism

Contains a selection of critical essays in which the authors examine the writings of novelist J.R.R. Tolkien.

A critical examination of King's horror novels.

Critical analysis of the works of E.E. Cummings discussing his role in the literary revolution of the twentieth century.

Presents an overview of the career and major writings of Edgar Allan Poe, exploring the great variety of meanings that can be derived from his work, and highlighting keys to understanding Poe's poetry and stories.

A guide to reading and understanding Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" that includes biographical information about Chaucer, thematic and structural analysis, excerpts of critical essays, and a discussion of the major themes and ideas of the work.

Contains fifteen essays in which the authors provide critical perspectives on the works of twentieth-century American horror writer Stephen King, and includes a chronology, notes on the contributors, and a bibliography.

Presents critical essays on William Golding's "Lord of the Flies" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Presents critical essays on Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Presents a variety of viewpoints by different critics on seven poems by nineteenth century poet Walt Whitman and includes biographical and bibliographical information.

Presents a variety of viewpoints by different critics on five poems by nineteenth century writer Edgar Allan Poe and includes biographical and bibliographical information.