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The winged horse

the story of the poets and their poetry
1969
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Private investigations

the novels of Dashiell Hammett
1985
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Critical essays on Sylvia Plath

1984
A selection of critical essays and reviews on the work of the American poet.
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Out of wonder

poems celebrating poets
Presents a collection of twenty poems written in tribute to well-known poets from around the world.

Reading and interpreting the works of Cormac McCarthy

Examines McCarthy's recurring styles, symbols, and themes through excerpts from his books as well as critical analysis.

Reading and interpreting the works of T.S. Eliot

Students often approach the complex poetry of T. S. Eliot with some degree of trepidation, but as this comprehensive text demonstrates, that need not be the case. With its thoughtful analysis and engaging writing style, this guide provides readers with the tools they need to approach Eliot's works with confidence, while at the same time encouraging them to draw their own meaning from the words and sounds of the poetry. The text also explores Eliot's life beyond his poems, including his extensive work as an essayist, editor, and critic. Given this context, readers will establish a deeper understanding of the poet as well as his work.

A midsummer night's dream

2016
An introduction to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," telling the story of the romance in which the whims of sprites and fairies direct the fates of four young lovers and a crew of amateur actors, with excerpts from the text, descriptions of the main characters, and background information on the customs of the time.

Everything explained that is explainable

on the creation of the Encyclopaedia Britannica's celebrated eleventh edition, 1910-1911
2016
Tells the story of the resurrection of a dying Encyclopaedia Britannica by means of a floundering London Times and how its success changed publishing and produced the Britannica's eleventh edition.

Reading and interpreting the works of J.R.R. Tolkien

The world of J.R.R. Tolkien is one that is inhabited by hobbits, dwarves, elves, wizards, and dragons. As a young man, Tolkien created his very own language, and from there he went on to imagine an entire magical world and its detailed history. Students will take an in-depth and thought-provoking look at The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, as well as The Simarillion, which provides the foundation for his classic works. The text includes an insightful analysis of the major themes and characters of the works that continue to fascinate new generations of readers.

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