1857-1924

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Works included represent a wide range of circumstances in which individuals experience prejudice in American, British and world literature. The discussion goes well beyond race, religion, and gender into ethnicity, social status, mental and physical health, and personal beliefs and behaviors.

Discusses the life and works of Joseph Conrad, examines themes of travel and conflict inherent in various texts across the three periods of his writing career, such as "Lord Jim" and "Heart of Darkness," and provides an overview of criticism about his writing, with a guide for further reading.

Presents the life and works of novelist Joseph Conrad, author of Lord Jim, Heart of darkness, and The secret sharer. Includes a chronology.

Contains the text of Conrad's 1912 short story about a young captain who is confronted with a dangerous secret; and includes five critical essays, biographical and historical notes, and a glossary.

Explores the concept of colonialism in Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," with background information on the author.

Provides an introduction to Joseph Conrad and the critical discussions surrounding his work.