history and criticism

A collection of over fifteen essays and critical reviews of contemporary poetry, considering writings by new and established authors, and discussing other topics related to poetry.

Presents biographical information about William Shakespeare and a collection of critical essays discussing various aspects of his sonnets, including characters, themes and meanings, and poetic technique.

A collection of essays that offer analysis and opinion about "Lord of the Flies, " looking at the form, themes, techniques, and conventions of the 1954 novel, and including biographical information about its author, William Golding.

A collection of articles on the life and works of Jane Austen, discussing the English author's literary style and technique, as well as themes that surface in her depictions of nineteenth-century English society.

A series of articles examining the life and works of the American writer, including discussion of "A Farewell to Arms, " "The Sun Also Rises, " and "To Have and Have Not.".

An anthology of critical essays that provide literary analysis and criticism of John Steinbeck's works along with a biography of the literary figure.

Provides an overview of the origins and development of ancient comedy, and analyzes depictions of intergenerational conflict, especially between fathers and sons, as they appear in the comedic plays of Aristophanes, Menander, Platus, and Terence.

Examines the works of Shakespeare in relation to the times he lived in and their influence upon the age.