profiles of notable literary works and the historical events that influenced them
Moss, Joyce
Provides the historical background of the most-studied novels, plays, poems, speeches and short stories. Entries examine both the historical setting of the literary work and the historical events taking place at the time the work was written.
Interweaves excerpts from the BBC production of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" with dramatizations of hearings convened by the Un-American Activities Committee, the communist witch hunt that inspired the play.
"Pleasure has not ruled all aspects of Richard Costa's world, but books and their writers have brought innumerable hours of it to his thought-filled years. In this insightful journey through a life suffused with literature, he introduces readers to the literary figures whose paths crossed his: Somerset Maugham, H. G. Wells, Conrad Aiken, Edmund Wilson, Kingsley Amis, Dorothy Parker, Edith Wharton, and others"--Provided by publisher.
a revolutionary critique of British literature and society in the modern age : Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad, E.M. Forster, D.H. Lawrence, and Joyce Cary
Raskin, Jonah
Offers an anti-imperialist critique of five well-known British authors-- Joseph Conrad, Rudyard Kipling, D. H. Lawrence, E. M. Forster, and Joyce Cary.
Analyzes a selection of musical pieces, highlighting their influence on Western classical music. Offers insight into music composition from the history of musical notation to the building blocks of contemporary music. Includes a glossary, a directory of notable composers throughout history, tables, and color photographs.
Explore the main events that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse. From the groundbreaking debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to "The Flash of Two Worlds," from Crisis on Infinite Earths to The Death and Return of Superman, and from DC Comics: The New 52 to Infinite Frontier, "DC Greatest Events" delves into the epic crises, iconic battles, and unforgettable milestones that have reinvented and refreshed DC Comics. Expert essays reveal the context, connections, and consequences of more than 80 pivotal events, showcasing crossover series and timelines.
Traces the history of rock and roll music from its roots in blues and jazz to the popularity of rap in the 1990s, discussing significant and influential artists and trends.
Includes a brief biography of William Shakespeare, thematic and structural analysis of Macbeth, critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
