history and criticism

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Rudyard Kipling. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Picture of Dorian Gray, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Philip K. Dick.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Patricia MacLachlan.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Patricia Highsmith.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work On The Road, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Of Human Bondage, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides an overview of modern French novels and their critical reception. Includes a chronology listing publication dates of major novels, birth and death dates of novelists, dates of significant events, and primary and secondary source bibliographies.

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.

Provides a critical introduction to the British poets movement of the 1950s.