A Norton critical edition

Presents a play based on events that occurred in 1946 in the Yoruban city of Oyo. The play addresses issues of cultural conflict, tragic decision-making, and the psychological mindsets of individuals and groups. The text is accompanied by background information that explains African concepts, beliefs, and culture. Also features nine critical essays.

Presents the annotated text of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel about a kind and well-respected doctor who is transformed into a murderous madman by taking a secret drug of his own creation, and includes essays on the story's backgrounds and contexts, a look at performance adaptations, and a selection of critical commentary.

Presents the story of a young woman who devotes her energies to matchmaking and finds herself unprepared when romance finds her.