history and criticism

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Samuel Pepys.

A critical account of the poet's life and work.

Provides a complete account of the life and death of seventeenth century Catholic writer Robert Southwell, who was hanged, drawn, and quartered for refusing to compromise his faith; analyzes his religious prose and poetry, and examines how Southwell's work was received by his contemporaries and throughout history.

Provides an account of Browning's poetic career, focusing on works and issues of special interest, touching upon every poem and book written by the poet, and disclosing some facts about his life.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Roald Dahl.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of P.L. Travers.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of P. D. James.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Ngaio Marsh.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Maurice Sendak.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Mary Wollstonecraft.