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Contemporary Literary Criticism assembles critical responses to the
writings of the worlds most renowned novelists, poets, playwrights,
short story writers, scriptwriters, and other creative writers and
provides supplementary biographical context and bibliographic
material to guide the reader to a greater understanding of the
genres and creators. Each entry includes a set of previously
published reviews, essays and other critical responses from sources
that include scholarly books and journals, literary magazines,
interviews, websites, and other sources, carefully selected to
create a representative history and cross-section of critical
responses.
Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism assembles critical responses
to the works of 20th-Century authors of all sortsa novelists,
poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders,
scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genresa from
every region of the world. Each of the more than 280 volumes in
this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists,
poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and
nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism
reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and
scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed
by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage
with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors,
works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and
entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other
subject matter experts. A full citation and annotation precede each
of the approximately 50 essays per volume; many include an author
portrait. The series currently covers more than 1, 000 authors and
also includes numerous entries focusing on literary topics and
individual works. Students writing papers or class presentations,
instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper
understanding of the 20th Century will find this a highly useful
resource.
Twentieth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses
to the works of 20TH-Century authors of all sorts-novelists, poets,
playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders,
scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres-from every
region of the world. Each of the more than 240 volumes in this
long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets,
playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and
nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism
reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and
scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed
by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage
with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors,
works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and
entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other
subject matter experts. A full citation and annotation precede each
of the approximately 50 essays per volume; many include an author
portrait. The series currently covers nearly 600 authors and also
includes numerous entries focusing on literary topics and
individual works. Students writing papers or class presentations,
instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper
understanding of the 20th Century will find this a highly useful
resource.
Poetry Criticism assembles critical responses to the writings of
the worlds most renowned poets and provides supplementary
biographical context and bibliographic material to guide the reader
to a greater understanding of the genre and its creators. Each
entry includes a set of previously published reviews, essays and
other critical responses from sources that include scholarly books
and journals, literary magazines, interviews, letters and diaries,
carefully selected to create a representative history and
cross-section of critical responses. Although poets and poetry are
also covered in other titles from the Gale Literature Criticism
series, Poetry Criticism offers a greater focus on understanding
poetry than is possible in the broader, survey-oriented entries in
those series. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by
carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage
with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about poets and
their works. Students writing papers or class presentations,
instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper
understanding of the genre will find this a highly useful resource.
This highly useful series presents substantial excerpts from the
best criticism on the major literary figures and nonfiction
writers, including novelists, poets, playwrights and literary
theorists, of 1900 to 1999 -- the era most frequently studied in
high schools. Each volume presents overviews of four to eight
authors with chronologically arranged criticism representing the
entire range of response to each author. A typical excerpt is
prefaced by an annotation that explains the critics reputation and
critical philosophy and providing a synopsis of the excerpt.
Approximately 90-95% of critical essays are full text. Every fourth
volume is a Topics volume covering major literary movements, trends
and other topics. Volumes include author, nationality, topic and
title indexes; a cumulative title index to the entire series is
published separately.
Poetry Criticism assembles critical responses to the writings of
the worlds most renowned poets and provides supplementary
biographical context and bibliographic material to guide the reader
to a greater understanding of the genre and its creators. Each
entry includes a set of previously published reviews, essays and
other critical responses from sources that include scholarly books
and journals, literary magazines, interviews, letters and diaries,
carefully selected to create a representative history and
cross-section of critical responses. Although poets and poetry are
also covered in other titles from the Gale Literature Criticism
series, Poetry Criticism offers a greater focus on understanding
poetry than is possible in the broader, survey-oriented entries in
those series. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by
carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage
with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about poets and
their works. Students writing papers or class presentations,
instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper
understanding of the genre will find this a highly useful resource.
Shakespearean Criticism provides students, educators, theatergoers,
and other interested readers with valuable insights into
Shakespeares drama and poetry. Clear, accessible introductory
essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow
end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and critical
conversations about Shakespeares works as literature and in
performance. Each entry includes a set of previously published
reviews, essays and other critical responses from sources that
include scholarly books and journals, literary magazines,
interviews, letters and diaries, carefully selected to create a
representative history and cross-section of critical responses.
Indexes to characters and major themes help students develop paper
topics and locate suitable research materials. Students and
teachers at all levels of study will benefit from this series,
whether they seek information for class discussion and writing
assignments, new perspectives on the works, or the most noteworthy
analyses of Shakespeares legacy.
This highly useful series presents substantial excerpts from the
best criticism on the major literary figures and nonfiction
writers, including novelists, poets, playwrights and literary
theorists, of 1900 to 1999 -- the era most frequently studied in
high schools. Each volume presents overviews of four to eight
authors with chronologically arranged criticism representing the
entire range of response to each author. A typical excerpt is
prefaced by an annotation that explains the critics reputation and
critical philosophy and providing a synopsis of the excerpt.
Approximately 90-95% of critical essays are full text. Every fourth
volume is a Topics volume covering major literary movements, trends
and other topics. Volumes include author, nationality, topic and
title indexes; a cumulative title index to the entire series is
published separately.
Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical
responses to the works of 19-Century authors of all sorts --
novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political
leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres
-- from every region of the world. Each of the more than 240
volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6
novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other
creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted
criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews,
newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory
essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow
end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and
conversations about authors, works and literary topics.
Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by
professional literature researchers and other subject matter
experts. A full citation and annotation precede each of the
approximately 50 essays per volume; many include an author
portrait. The series currently covers nearly 600 authors and also
includes numerous entries focusing on literary topics and
individual works. Students writing papers or class presentations,
instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper
understanding of the 19th Century will find this a highly useful
resource.
Classical And Medieval Literature Criticism assembles and
contextualizes critical responses to the works of writers of all
sorts--poets, playwrights, chroniclers, philosophers, religious
figures, and writers from other genres--from every region of the
world, from the earliest known examples of written works to the eve
of the modern era. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed
by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage
with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors,
works and literary topics. Students writing papers or class
presentations, instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone
seeking a deeper understanding of the period will find this a
highly useful resource. Each of the more than 160 volumes in this
long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 authors or
individual works of all genres, by providing a brief introduction
and a collection of full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced
from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly
journals; many include an author portrait. A full citation and
annotation precede each of the approximately 50 essays per volume.
The series currently covers nearly 400 authors and also includes
numerous entries focusing on literary topics and individual works.
Classical And Medieval Literature Criticism assembles and
contextualizes critical responses to the works of writers of all
sorts--poets, playwrights, chroniclers, philosophers, religious
figures, and writers from other genres--from every region of the
world, from the earliest known examples of written works to the eve
of the modern era. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed
by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage
with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors,
works and literary topics. Students writing papers or class
presentations, instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone
seeking a deeper understanding of the period will find this a
highly useful resource. Each of the more than 160 volumes in this
long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 authors or
individual works of all genres, by providing a brief introduction
and a collection of full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced
from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly
journals; many include an author portrait. A full citation and
annotation precede each of the approximately 50 essays per volume.
The series currently covers nearly 400 authors and also includes
numerous entries focusing on literary topics and individual works.
Classical And Medieval Literature Criticism assembles and
contextualizes critical responses to the works of writers of all
sorts--poets, playwrights, chroniclers, philosophers, religious
figures, and writers from other genres--from every region of the
world, from the earliest known examples of written works to the eve
of the modern era. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed
by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage
with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors,
works and literary topics. Students writing papers or class
presentations, instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone
seeking a deeper understanding of the period will find this a
highly useful resource. Each of the more than 160 volumes in this
long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 authors or
individual works of all genres, by providing a brief introduction
and a collection of full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced
from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly
journals; many include an author portrait. A full citation and
annotation precede each of the approximately 50 essays per volume.
The series currently covers nearly 400 authors and also includes
numerous entries focusing on literary topics and individual works.
Drama Criticism assembles critical responses to the writings of the
worlds most renowned playwrights and provides supplementary
biographical context and bibliographic material to guide the reader
to a greater understanding of the genre and its creators. Each
entry includes a set of previously published reviews, essays and
other critical responses from sources that include scholarly books
and journals, literary magazines, interviews, letters and diaries,
carefully selected to create a representative history and
cross-section of critical responses. Although plays and playwrights
are also covered in other titles from the Gale Literature Criticism
series, Drama Criticism offers a greater focus on understanding
drama than is possible in the broader, survey-oriented entries in
those series. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by
carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage
with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about poets and
their works. Students writing papers or class presentations,
instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper
understanding of the genre will find this a highly useful resource.
Turn to this authoritative international resource for complete
critical coverage of the careers and works of the greatest writers
and thinkers of the late Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the
Restoration eras. Detailed entries offer students and other
researchers access to a variety of important interpretations of
historical periods, literary trends and topics, and the
achievements of noteworthy individuals. Approximately 90-95% of
critical essays are full text.
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