1843-1916

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1843-1916

Novels for students

presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied novels
Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Short stories for students

presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied short stories
Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Novels for students

presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied novels
Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Short stories for students

presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied short stories
Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Novels for students

presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied novels
Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Midnight assassin

a murder in America's heartland
Presents an account of the murder of Iowa farmer John Hossack in December 1900, drawing from newspaper accounts, government documents, unpublished memoirs, and the legal record to retrace the subsequent investigation, and the arrest and trial of his wife, Margaret.

The turn of the screw

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

The portrait of a lady

maiden, woman, and heroine
Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Portrait of a Lady, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Henry James

the later novels
Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Henry James: the later novels.

Henry James

the early novels
Provides a critical introduction to the life and early novels of Henry James.

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