history and criticism

Two historical tetralogies, and his narrative poems, in addition to the particular form of sonnet that now bears his name are examined through engaging text. Also a brief treatise on the music within and accompanying productions of Shakespeare's plays rounds out the coverage.

An account of the tangled publication history of Shakespeare's sonnets, arguing that Shakespeare neither approved nor knew of their first printing.

Explores the influences on Herman Melville's writing of "Moby Dick".

Contains thirty-two entries, one for each of the pilgrims in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," that provide detailed historical descriptions of their occupations.

Provides an in depth history of the origins and continued use of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic.".

A collection of one hundred sonnets from the Renaissance to the present, with information on the poetic form's history, literary significance, and key works.

Uses memoirs and essays from the twentieth century to demonstrate how the idea of self has changed over the last one hundred years.

Describes Greek thought and art during the Periclean age of Greece.

Contains alphabetically arranged profiles of rock bands, from AC/DC to ZZ Top, with chronologies of albums, and line-ups including current and former members.