A collection of critical essays about the life and works of poet, playwright, novelist, and public figure, Langston Hughes, that chronicles his childhood in Lawrence, Kansas, and his success as one of the foremost writers of the Harlem Renaissance.
Presents twenty-three works of criticism on five poems by twentieth-century American writer W. S. Merwin, and provides a Merwin biography, primary and secondary bibliographies, and an index of themes and ideas.
Contains a selection of contemporary critical essays on the writings of twentieth-century American author Eudora Welty, and includes an introduction, bibliographic references, and a chronology of Welty's life.
Compares and contrasts the work of sixteenth-century poet and playwright William Shakespeare and twentieth-century comedy troupe Monty Python, discussing their status as national poets of England, their uses of history, aspects of theatricality, and other topics.
Presents more than fifty works of poetry by Percy Bysshe Shelley, three of his prose works, and twenty-two essays by such critics as Harold Bloom, Earl R. Wasserman, and Susan J. Wolfson.
A practical resource guide for writing essays on William Shakespeare, with advice for students designed to help them develop their analytical skills and understand Shakespeare's works.
Takes students new to William Shakespeare inside his plays from several angles, exploring character, performance, texts, language, structure, sources, and history.
An introduction to the life and work of nineteenth-century French artist Paul Cezanne, discussing his cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.
Chronicles the life of artist Paul Gauguin, describing his early struggles and successes, his painting style, the impact he had on the art world, and other related topics.
