Harold Bloom
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Known for his poetic transformation of New England and nature, Robert Frost has retained his position through the years as one of the essential American poets of the 20th century. His classic works, including "The Road Not Taken," "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," and "The Death of the Hired Man," are explored in this volume and will lead students and readers to a more nuanced understanding of the work of this verse master.
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A collection of essays on the classic novel of Carlos Fuentes entitled "The Death of Artemio Cruz' which analyzes the Mexican Revolution through the voice of Artemio covering both the past and the present, and presents the themes of structure, memory and time, and modes of redemption.
53) As you like it
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This book includes a brief biography of William Shakespeare; a synopsis of the play "As You Like It"; and a selection of criticism on the play, discussing the main currents of criticism in each century since Shakespeare's time.
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The epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in the famous story of Frankenstein. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor himself to the very brink. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship ... and horror.
55) Charles Dickens
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English
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A collection of critical essays on Dickens and his works.
56) Romeo and Juliet
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English
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Presents a collection of essays discussing historical aspects of William Shakespeare's tragic story of star-crossed lovers, plus a summary of the play, key passages, characters and biographical information.
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Presents a newly edited text of William Shakespeare's "King Lear," along with detailed notes and performance annotations, introduction by Harold Bloom, commentaries by various writers including Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, and John Keats, plot summary, biography, and literary criticism.
59) The sonnets
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English
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Contains a selection of criticism written in response to the sonnets of William Shakespeare from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century, and includes a summary of the sonnets, three key poems, and a biography of the author.
60) Toni Morrison
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English
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Presents a collection of critical essays on the works of African American author Toni Morrison.