examinations

Explores the life and work of Ernest Hemingway, discussing how he confronted moral issues in his life and his writing, how certain personal events influenced his work, and the impact his work had on American literature.

Offers students a comprehensive overview of the writings of James Fenimore Cooper, discussing his breakthrough novels that reflect the challenges and triumphs of American history and critical response to his work.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the life and writings of Willa Cather, with a brief biographical profile and analysis of seven of her most popular works.

Describes the lives of nineteenth-century authors Charlotte and Emily Bront? and analyzes their novels "Wuthering Heights," "Jane Eyre," "Shirley," "Villette," and "The Professor," covering their plots, character development, thematic issues, literary devices and craft, and historical and social contexts. Also includes a selected bibliography.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the life and work of Thomas Hardy, discussing his childhood, schooling, inspirations, personal life, most influential works, and impact on literary history.

An introduction to the life and literary heritage of author William Faulkner along with essays that critically examine his novels and short stories.

Contains essays that provide plot summaries, character and theme analyses, and discussion of the historical contexts of the plays of William Shakespeare, and includes profiles of selected sonnets by the playwright, as well as general information on his era, text, theater, life, and language.

Presents biographical information on nineteenth-century British writer Robert Browning and profiles five of his works, providing thematic analysis and excerpts of criticism; also includes primary and secondary bibliographies.

Presents biographical information about poet John Keats, and provides thematic analyses and a selection of critical views on five of his poems.