history and criticism

Presents a collection of critical essays on George Eliot's "Silas Marner," that focuses on the evils of religion and society and includes a chronology of the author's life and works along with bibliography and notes.

A collection of essays which analyze the character of Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's novel, discussing literary allusions used by Shelley when describing the monster, comparing Frankenstein to other heros from the era, and analyzing the work from a feminist perspective.

Provides historical, cultural, and social contexts for the study of English literature, looking at the literary genres and highlighting key writers and works from the post-World War II era, and includes a time line, glossaries, and resources for further study.

Provides historical, cultural, and social contexts for the study of English literature, looking at the literary genres and highlighting key writers and works from the Renaissance, and includes a time line, glossaries, and resources for further study.

Provides historical, cultural, and social contexts for the study of English literature, looking at the literary genres and highlighting key writers and works from the Victorian era, and includes a time line, glossaries, and resources for further study.

Provides historical, cultural, and social contexts for the study of English literature, looking at the literary genres and highlighting key writers and works from the Modernist period 1900 to 1945, and includes a time line, glossaries, and resources for further study.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with discussion questions, role-playing scenarios, and other study activities.

Daily life in 19th century England.

Contains a variety of historical, political, and literary documents that provide insight into George Orwell's novel, "Animal Farm," including passages from the Soviet press, excerpts from personal memoirs and correspondence, and other sources.

Presents critical analyses of six history plays by William Shakespeare, including "Hamlet," "Henry V," and "Richard II.".