Offers in-depth critical discussions of William Golding's novel. This volume explores many different dimensions of Golding's classic novel. Each essay is 2,500 to 5,000 words in length, and all essays conclude with a list of "Works Cited", along with endnotes. The volume's appendices offer a section of useful reference resources.

Offers in-depth critical discussions of Herman Melville's novel. Essays examine themes of sexuality, disability, law, capital punishment, and race. Each essay is 2,500 to 5,000 words in length, and all essays conclude with a list of "Works Cited," along with endnotes. Finally, the volume's appendixes offer a section of useful reference resources.

Critical Insights: Ray Bradbury will explore the work of a towering figure in American Science Fiction. Essays topics include: Utopian/dystopian robotic technologies, Translocality in The Martian Chronicles, Faith and Reason in Fahrenheit 451.

This volume will examine a wide range of Whartons works, from her major novels The House of Mirth, The Custom of the Country, and The Age of Innocence to her war writings, Gothic fiction, and late works, such as The Children and The Glimpses of the Moon.

From the Enlightenment to the advent of revolutionary movements around the world toward the end of the century, these volumes provide thoughtful analysis of documents and speeches allowing readers to gain a better understanding of the currents running through the history of the eighteenth century.

From the European calls for the rights of women to the modern feminist movement, these volumes provide thoughtful analysis of documents and speeches allowing readers to gain a better understanding of the roles, opinions, and changing attitudes of and toward women in world history.

Covers important historical documents from the US Supreme Court as well as other courts in American history. From the earliest decisions of the Supreme Court to the battles over civil rights to divisive events in contemporary America, this set provides thoughtful analysis of court cases allowing readers to gain a better understanding of this crucial topic in American history.

Covers important historical documents from influential figures in Native American history. Readers will find in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents, including speeches, letters, legislation, court cases, and other sources about Native Americans. The set provides detailed, thought-provoking analysis.

This new addition to the Great Lives from History series features over 500 essays on the most notable figures in 21st century politics, literature, education, journalism, science, business, and sports. Coverage is extensive and spans the globe.

This new edition in the Great Events series chronicles important historical events that have identified, defined, and legally established the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. This set selects events that help to mark the definition of ""gender"", the emergence of social, cultural, and political movements, and the struggles to gain civil rights.