history and criticism

Offers insights into the full range of Amy Tan's creative work.

Discusses the history of nineteenth century horror fiction.

"This book furthers appreciation of key pieces in American literature from the Chicano Movement by placing them in the context of history, society, and culture."--Publisher.

"This book offers a one-stop reference work covering the Gilded Age and Progressive era that serves teachers and their students. Integrates and aligns material for American literature and social studies curricula. Offers a range of tools to support literary works--analysis, history, document excerpts, and areas for study. Provides historical context for multiple key works of literature on the Gilded Age and Progressive era"--Provided by publisher.

"Focusing on [World War I] on the Western and Southern fronts and inclusive of material from all sides of the conflict, this book explores the novels and poems of significant soldier-writers alongside important contemporary historical documents"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses Victorian England literature and culture, including the history, historical backgrounds,and more.

"This . . . study examines the truth behind the myths and misconceptions that defined the American Civil War, as portrayed through the popular literary works of the time. This book outlines . . . events and developments and provides context for the historical period and work, aligns with Common Core standards in English language arts and social studies, discusses six major writers of the Civil War Era, [and] gives readers insight into how literature and other art forms reflect the social conditions and are inspired by events of the time"--Provided by publisher.

"'Music Is History' combines Questlove's deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years"--OCLC.

". . . From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation become so popular? Author Sheila Keenan explains his spooky origin story, the history of the movies, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, you'll find out when humans began making music, the early history of recording and playing back, how things we use every day like headphones and streaming services were created, and what's in store for the future of music technology. Along the way, you'll be introduced to playlists featuring . . . songs and a look at the psychology of music, including why you like the music you like and why you can't get some songs out of your head"--Provided by publisher.