examinations

A study guide to Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," featuring criticism and commentary from throughout history, a plot summary, analyses of key passages, a character list, an introductory essay, and a biographical profile of Shakespeare.

Presents excerpts of critical essays on Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," along with a biography of the author, a plot summary, an annotated bibliography, and other study tools.

A study of Homer's classic epic of the Trojan War and the struggle between Achilles and Hector that saves the Greeks and destroys the Trojans; contains dramatized portions, study questions, and discussions of Greek poetry.

A study guide to Shakespeare's "Henry IV" Part 1, featuring criticism and commentary from throughout history, a plot summary, analyses of key passages, a character list, an introductory essay, and a biographical profile of Shakespeare.

Presents a guide to reading and understanding "The Color Purple," the story of two African-American sisters told through their letters to each other; featuring an introduction to the novel and its author, historical background, a list of characters, a plot summary, and letter summaries, analyses, and study questions.

Provides biographical information about nineteenth-century American author Henry James, and features analyses of five of his short stories, each with a plot summary, list of characters, and a selection of critical excerpts.

Provides critical analyses of three short stories by O. Henry and includes biographical information about the author, plot summaries for each story, information about O. Henry's travels, and other related topics.

Presents critical and bibliographical information about five stories by Mark Twain, and includes biographical data about the American author.

Presents a brief biography of author D. H. Lawrence, and features a plot summary, list of characters, and selection of critical views for each of five short stories, including "The Prussian Officer," "The Fox," "The Captain's Doll," "St. Mawr," and "The Rocking-Horse Winner.".

Examines the life and work of author Charles Dickens in the context of the times and social conditions in which he lived; and includes analyses of a selection of his writings, discussing plot, style, and character development.