history and criticism

A study guide to "Lord of the Flies, " the story of a group of boys who become savages after being stranded on a deserted island; providing biographical information about the author, summaries and commentaries on each chapter, an analysis of the book and its characters, review questions, and a selected bibliography.

An examination of the great works that revolutionized ideas of human thought and activity throughout the centuries by a number of writers including Aristotle, Plutarch, Machiavelli, Darwin, and Einstein.

An analysis of American nature films, showing how American cultural values, scientific needs, and technologies influenced contemporary views of wildlife.

Collects critical essays on Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale, " including selections by Jascha Hoffman, Shirley Neuman, Eleonora Rao, and others; and includes a chronology of the life of the author.

Collects critical essays on Bram Stoker's "Dracula, " including selections by Juliet Lapidos, Jimmie E. Cain, Jr., David Glover, and others; and includes a chronology of the life of the author.

A fan's reference profiles directors, composers, voice-over artists, and more for top-selected films and series while sharing complementary travel information for recommended anime shrines and locations in Japan.

With the understanding of one writer for another, the author parses the artistry, ambition, and enduring influence of Anne Frank's beloved classic, "The Diary of a Young Girl.".