Shakespeare's tragedy about two star-crossed lovers from warring families has stirred audiences and readers alike and inspired other artists for generations. This invaluable literary reference guide offers a selection of the finest contemporary criticism of this classic Shakespeare play, plus an introduction from Shakespearean scholar Harold Bloom, a list of other works by the Bard, an annotated bibliography, and an index for easy reference.
Shakespeare's tragedy about two star-crossed lovers from warring families has stirred audiences and readers alike and inspired other artists for gener...
Features critical excerpts that provide an overview of various works; 'The Story Behind the Story', detailing the conditions under which the work was written; and, a biographical sketch of the author, a descriptive list of characters, a summary and analysis, and an annotated bibliography.
Features critical excerpts that provide an overview of various works; 'The Story Behind the Story', detailing the conditions under which the work was ...
'Bloom's Guides' are the successors to 'Bloom's Notes' & 'Bloom's Reviews'. They provide comprehensive reading & study guidance with a selection of critical excerpts from each subject text, a biographical sketch of the author, character lists & analysis.
'Bloom's Guides' are the successors to 'Bloom's Notes' & 'Bloom's Reviews'. They provide comprehensive reading & study guidance with a selection of cr...
'Bloom's Guides' are the successors to 'Bloom's Notes' & 'Bloom's Reviews'. They provide comprehensive reading & study guidance with a selection of critical excerpts from each subject text, a biographical sketch of the author, character lists & analysis.
'Bloom's Guides' are the successors to 'Bloom's Notes' & 'Bloom's Reviews'. They provide comprehensive reading & study guidance with a selection of cr...
A somber and compelling tale of love, pride, and moral struggle, The Scarlet Letter is considered Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterwork. A story of passion and atonement in Puritan New England, Hawthorne's story grows out of a radical ambivalence to America's spiritual, intellectual, and imaginative heritage. This compilation of concise critical excerpts examines the work and provides a handy guide for students needing an introduction to Hawthorne and his writings. This new edition features an annotated bibliography, an index, and an introduction from noted scholar Harold Bloom.
A somber and compelling tale of love, pride, and moral struggle, The Scarlet Letter is considered Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterwork. A story of passion...
Composed around 1000 CE, "Beowulf" is the longest-known poems written in Old English. Considered to be one of the great epics, the poem tells of the heroic deeds of the great warrior Beowulf, and contains both Christian and pagan symbolism. Students will eagerly explore the poem's influential themes in this new offering from the "Bloom's Guides" series. They'll also learn how "Beowulf" is the blueprint for many of the legends often associated with medieval and Renaissance literature, as well as the prototype for the modern fantasy genre.
Composed around 1000 CE, "Beowulf" is the longest-known poems written in Old English. Considered to be one of the great epics, the poem tells of the h...
'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' is a classic coming-of-age tale, drawn from the author's own experiences of growing up in the Mississippi Valley. This companion includes an index, annotated bibliography & list of characters, together with an extensive summary of the original work.
'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' is a classic coming-of-age tale, drawn from the author's own experiences of growing up in the Mississippi Valley. This ...