This is a series of introductory books about different types of writing. One strand of the series will focus on genres such as Science Fiction, Horror, Romance, and Crime. The other strand will focus on movements or styles often associated with historical and cultural locations - Postcolonial, Native American, Scottish, Irish, American Gothic.

These introductions all share the same nine-part structure:

1.A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements
2.A timeline of historical developments
3.Critical concerns to bear in mind while reading
4.Detailed...