Walt Whitman's passionate writing style and bold subject matter have deeply influenced American poetry. Nearly all of his poems were published in Leaves of Grass, which Whitman obsessively expanded, edited, and republished throughout his life, ultimately leaving behind a powerful literary legacy.
Walt Whitman's passionate writing style and bold subject matter have deeply influenced American poetry. Nearly all of his poems were published in Leav...
Noted for their witty depictions of English country life and sharply satirical views of class structure and human behavior, 19th-century novelist Jane Austen's works, which include such classics as Emma and Pride and Prejudice, possess a timeless appeal for both general readers and literary scholars.
Noted for their witty depictions of English country life and sharply satirical views of class structure and human behavior, 19th-century novelist Jane...
Deeply influenced by his Puritan heritage, Nathaniel Hawthorne is the author of the classic novels The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. He also wrote brilliant short stories, which include such tales as "Young Goodman Brown" and "The Minister's Black Veil."
Deeply influenced by his Puritan heritage, Nathaniel Hawthorne is the author of the classic novels The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gable...
Fourteenth-century author, poet, and civil servant Geoffrey Chaucer has delighted readers through the ages with his colorful tales filled with humanity, grace, and strength. He is best known for The Canterbury Tales, a vibrant account of life in England during his own day.
Fourteenth-century author, poet, and civil servant Geoffrey Chaucer has delighted readers through the ages with his colorful tales filled with humanit...
This volume in the 'Bloom's Classic Critical Views' series presents historical essays from the 19th and early 20th century about this American novelist.
This volume in the 'Bloom's Classic Critical Views' series presents historical essays from the 19th and early 20th century about this American novelis...
Benjamin Franklin was one of the most dynamic figures in early American history, publishing "Poor Richard's Almanac" as well as several other works. When not writing or editing, Franklin conducted scientific experiments, established many local and national institutions, and led diplomatic missions. This new volume in the "Bloom's Classic Critical Views" series features compelling essays from the 19th and 20th centuries that give students historical insights into one of our country's Founding Fathers.
Benjamin Franklin was one of the most dynamic figures in early American history, publishing "Poor Richard's Almanac" as well as several other works. W...
Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte left an indelible mark on the literature of their age. Collectively, their novels give voice to often-isolated individuals who struggle to be heard and reconcile their own needs and desires with the expectations and double standards of their times. This new offering from the "Bloom's Classic Critical Views" series presents informative essays about the work of these three sisters.
Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte left an indelible mark on the literature of their age. Collectively, their novels give voice to often-isolated indiv...
Each title features: - An in-depth critical portrait of an essential writer presented in a historical context - A useful chronology - An introduction by Harold Bloom.
Each title features: - An in-depth critical portrait of an essential writer presented in a historical context - A useful chronology - An introduction ...
Each title features: - An in-depth critical portrait of an essential writer presented in a historical context - A useful chronology - An introduction by Harold Bloom.
Each title features: - An in-depth critical portrait of an essential writer presented in a historical context - A useful chronology - An introduction ...
Thoreau was renowned as a naturalist and a noted social critic and iconoclast. He is best known for "Walden", a work expressing his philosophy of individualism, and for his influential essay "Civil Disobedience". This volume from the "Bloom's Classic Critical Views" series features compelling essays from the 19th and early 20th centuries that offer students historical insights into Thoreau and his works.
Thoreau was renowned as a naturalist and a noted social critic and iconoclast. He is best known for "Walden", a work expressing his philosophy of indi...