history and criticism

Contains articles that examines the lives and works of thirty-four Chicano and Chicana, and Dominican writers, and includes five essays that explore themes in Latino and Latina literature, such as feminism, and history.

Contains the complete script to Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and includes a running synopsis of the action, explanations of unfamiliar words, and activities designed to help students better understand the play.

Contains a complete script, a running synopsis of the action, an explanation of difficult words, and activities.

A guide to reading and understanding Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Sun Also Rises" that includes an in-depth biography of the author, essays which examine various aspects of the novel, and information on the book's themes and characters.

An anthology of critical essays that provide a wide range of information and opinion about the twentieth-century play and film "West Side Story, " and its creators composer Leonard Bernstein and playwright Arthur Laurents.

In depth biography of literary figure in question. Each essay is introduced by a concise summation of the contributing author's themes and insights. Chronology of author's life and career.

Discusses the role of animals in films and profiles some of the more famous stars of the screen such as Lassie, Francis, the talking mule, Mr. Ed, and Cheetah.

In entries arranged alphabetically by creator, showcases the work of over one hundred independent African American comic writers and artists, representing a cross-section of genres and styles.

A history of American popular music, telling the story of how ragtime, jazz, and blues edged out more traditional genres in the years between 1843 and 1924, and identifying some of the performers who contributed to the hot music movement.