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Presents critical analyses of each of George Orwell's major writings, presented in chronological order; and includes biographical information about the author.

Presents a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's classic drama, "Hamlet;" and provides information on the play's theme, symbols, character development, and a review of the history and culture of Elizabethan England.

Provides the Cliffs Notes on Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel "The Scarlett Letter," and includes biographical information on the author, critical commentaries and essays, character analysis, review questions and more.

Provides study tools for Canadian author Margaret Atwood's novel "The Handmaid's Tale," including an Atwood biography and bibliography; a character list, genealogy, map, time line, and synopsis; discussion of the dystopian novel; critical commentaries; review questions and essay topics; and a further reading list.

Presents summaries and commentaries, background on the author, essay topics, review questions, and other study tools for "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare.

Provides the Cliffs Notes on Alexandre Dumas's classic novel "The Count of Monte Cristo," and includes biographical information on the author, plot summaries, character analyses, essay questions, and commentaries on each chapter.

A chapter-by-chapter guide to To kill a mockingbird which also includes descriptions of characters, historical background, and criticism.

A guide to reading and understanding "Lord of the Flies," proving information about author William Golding, an introduction to the novel, critical commentaries on each chapter, chapter analyses, critical essays, reviews, and resources for further study.

Contains the Cliff's Notes on William Shakespear's classic play "Hamlet," and includes biographical information on the author, critical commentaries and essays, character analysis, essay questions, and more.