history and criticism

Describes the functions and importance of family during the age of William Shakespeare, and discusses how family was represented within Shakespeare's written works, portrayed on stage, and more.

Recounts events that took place between 1936 and 1938 and were broadcast on the radio, such as Count Basie playing at Roseland, Joe Louis's loss to Max Schmeling, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.'s, boycott on 125th Street, and more.

A companion guide to the epic "Beowulf" that traces the history and culture behind the poem, examines its symbolism, language, style, and structure, and explores how the poem has been used throughout history.

Contains critical essays on Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness, " and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

A guide to studying Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" that features a biographical sketch of the author, a list of characters, a plot summary and analysis, and a selection of critical views.

Collects fourteen critical essays on various aspects of the Harriet Beecher Stowe novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin, " and includes an annotated bibliography and other study tools.

A collection of critical essays that examines J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings, " and features an introduction by Harold Bloom, and discusses the themes, plot, characters, and other related topics; and includes a chronology.

Presents a selection of critical essays on Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451, " and includes a chronology of Bradbury's life, a bibliography, and an introductory essay by Harold Bloom.

A guide to studying "Beowulf" that features a list of characters, a plot summary and analysis, and a selection of critical views.

A study guide to Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales, " featuring a list of characters, a summary and analysis, a selection of critical views, and a biographical sketch of the author.