examinations

Presents biographical information on twentieth-century American poet Sylvia Plath and profiles five of her works, providing thematic analysis and excerpts of criticism; also includes primary and secondary bibliographies.

Presents a guide to studying J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye, " featuring a biographical sketch of the author, information on the censorship of the novel, a list of characters, a plot summary and analysis, and a selection of critical views.

Presents critical essays on F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Provides the Cliffs Notes on Henrick Ibsen's classic novels, "A Doll's House, " and "Hedda Gabler;" and includes biographical information on the author, summaries of five plays by Ibsen, character analyses, and critical commentaries.

Presents historical writings on a variety of topics in order to give historical context to Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations.".

A guide to reading and understanding "The Grapes of Wrath" that provides information on the time period the novel takes place in and the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression.

Provides a literary analysis of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the novel was written.

A collection of social, cultural, and historical documents that are designed to help students read and understand J. D. Salinger's novel, "The Catcher in the Rye.".

Presents context for Charlotte Br?nte's novel "Jane Eyre" through historical writings on such topics as the Victorian governess and education for Victorian girls.

Present a guide to reading and understanding Sandra Cisneros' "The House on Mango Street," providing background on the author and novel, a list of characters, a summary of the story, and section-by-section summaries, analyses, and study questions.