Campbell, W. John

Guides through plot twists, major themes, and key details, Thumbnail historical background, the story's main themes and symbols, insights into the language and style of the work, critical perspectives, and character diagrams that clarify the relationships among characters.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch, discussing how he became rich selling his paintings, how he used grotesque symbols to tell Bible stories, and how he became the forerunner of the twentieth-century Surrealists.

Chronicles the life and career of author Toni Morrison, focusing on three of her most popular writings.