Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Mrs. Dalloway, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.
Examines the life and writings of twentieth-century author Daphne du Maurier, best known for her novel, "Rebecca"; drawing attention to the large body of work she created, and discussing how her talent developed in the shadow of her famous father and grandfather.
Presents a reader's guide to the 1939 James Joyce novel "Finnegans Wake," including an outline of the narrative, and a deciphering of the complex use of mythology and literary allusion.
A guide to studying Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness, " featuring an introduction, a profile of the author, background notes, a character list, a summary and analysis, selections from critical essays on the work, and an annotated bibliography.
An anthology of critical essays that provide a wide range of information and opinion about the early twentieth-century novel "Heart of Darkness, " and its author Joseph Conrad.