Presents plot summaries, lists of characters, and critical views of the author's most famous short stories.

A collection of critical essays discuss the works of the Russian author.

- Presents the most important 20th century criticism on major works from The Odyssey through modern literature - The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism - Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index - Introductory essay by Harold Bloom

A collection of critical essays discuss the works of the French writer.

A collection of critical essays discuss the works of the American poet.

A collection of critical essays discuss the works of the French author."

Presents a selection of criticism on Shakespeare's best known protagonist by such authors as Harold C. Goddard, William Empson, Northrop Frye, and Julia Lupton.

- Examines the most complex and memorable characters in Western literature - A selection of critical essays provides in-depth analysis of the character considered in each volume - A concise character profile discusses the character's key personality traits and physical attributes - Contains an editor's note and introduction by Harold Bloom

Offers a biographical profile of the author and provides analyses and critical views of the poems Hap, Neutral Tones, During Wind and Rain, The Convergence of the Twain, The Darkling Thrush, and Afterwards..