heroes in literature

An examination and study of the novel Native son and why it holds a singular position in American literature.

Thought-provoking look at Stephen Crane's novel, examining the unique depiction of human consciousness. It reveals the novel as a harbinger of literary modernism.

Introduces our country's best-known folk heroes; discusses how folk heroes develop and why we tell and retell tall tales.

Discusses the authorship, character analysis, historical background, plot, and themes of Beowulf.

An alphabetically arranged reference of over 130 graphic novels covering the hero and superhero genre, discussing plots, literary integrity, and overall contribution to the literary form.

A collection of essays by various authors that explore how superheroes deal with a variety of philosophical issues.

Presents a collection of essays examining the notion of the hero, the anti-hero, and heroic deeds in history and contemporary life.

Describes the origins and histories of five hundred comic book heroes such as Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and the X-Men, covering male, female, team, newspaper, war, western, science fiction, and manga heroes, chronicling ninety years of comic book trends.