literature and history

A collection of primary documents that provide historical, social, economic, and regional background information about Steinbeck's novellas "Of Mice and Men, " "The Red Pony, " and "The Pearl.".

Historical documents and commentary designed to help set the novel in the context of its time.

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

A collection of primary documents, including royal proclamations, court confessions, and an actor's journal, that provide historical, literary, theatrical, social, and political background information about Shakespeare's drama, "Macbeth.".

Presents context for Charlotte Br?nte's novel "Jane Eyre" through historical writings on such topics as the Victorian governess and education for Victorian girls.

Provides historical, cultural, and social contexts for the study of English literature, looking at the literary genres and highlighting key writers and works from five specific time periods, and includes time lines, glossaries, and resources for further study.

Provides historical, cultural, and social contexts for the study of English literature, looking at the literary genres and highlighting key writers and works from the Romantic period, and includes a time line, glossaries, and resources for further study.