politics and literature

An analysis of George Orwell's 1944 novel "Animal Farm, " featuring early reviews of the book, a range of essays discussing the social and political meaning of the story, and biographical information about the author.

Contains entries that explore the relationship between literature and politics around the world, from ancient Greece to the early twenty-first century, covering authors, critics, theorists, historical figures, major literary works, national literatures, literary movements, and specific themes, concepts, and genres; arranged alphabetically from A to G.

Presents twelve essays that examine the writings and influence of African-American scholar W. E. B. DuBois, as well as a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.

Discusses the influence, historical context, and critical reception of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.

Presents twelve scholarly essays on twentieth-century American author John Updike's "Rabbit" tetralogy, which follows central character Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom through four decades of American political and social history, up through the Reagan years.