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Paperback. A fresh new edition of Shakespeare's exuberant early comedy, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with acclaimed directors David Thacker and Edward Hall, looks at specific productions in the play's history, and an illuminating introduction to the play by acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate. Editor(s): Bate, Jonathan; Rasmussen, Eric. Series: The RSC Shakespeare. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 199 x 10. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230300910
- ISBN
- 9780230300910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.86
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In Shakespeare's powerful drama of destiny and revenge, "Hamlet", the troubled prince of Denmark, must overcome his own self-doubt and avenge the murder of his father. This study guides to one of Shakespeare's greatest plays. It contains a selection of contemporary criticism of "Hamlet". Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations. Num Pages: 224 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604136326
- ISBN
- 9781604136326
Paperback
Condition: New
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Hardback. Lord Byron has been called a vital embodiment of post-Renaissance poetry. His work is that of a proud individualist asserting the primacy of instinct through agonized self-conflict. Born in 1788, Byron is considered one of the greatest poets of the Romantic Movement. This title presents commentary from his lifetime. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Classic Critical Views. Num Pages: 316 pages, chronology, index. BIC Classification: DSC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604134384
- ISBN
- 9781604134384
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Condition: New
€ 52.63€ 48.83
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"King Lear" occupies a special place in the Shakespearean canon. Lear's descent into madness, the central event of this play, illustrates the extent to which humanity can be degraded by its errors. This study guide contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on "King Lear". It also includes a biography of Shakespeare. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Shakespeare Through the Ages. Num Pages: 356 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS; YQE; YQZ. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 757.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791095744
- ISBN
- 9780791095744
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.49€ 53.91
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hardcover. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Guides. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 143 x 12. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publications United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791082416
- ISBN
- 9780791082416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.59
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Generations of readers have embraced Jane Austen's seminal work "Pride and Prejudice", moving on to discover her other much-loved novels, including "Emma", "Sense and Sensibility", and "Mansfield Park". This work aims to provide a critical portrait of this popular author. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Views. Num Pages: 324 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JF; DSBD; DSK. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604133974
- ISBN
- 9781604133974
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Focuses on how our relationship with the works of Shakespeare has evolved through the ages. This title features: a selection of criticism on the work through the centuries; introductory essays on the development of criticism on the work in each century; and, a brief biography of Shakespeare. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Shakespeare Through the Ages. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS; YQE; YQZ. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604137194
- ISBN
- 9781604137194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.49€ 53.91
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"Julius Caesar" is one of Shakespeare's most majestic works. Set in the tumultuous days of ancient Rome, the play is renowned for its memorable characters and political intrigue. Examining the Bard's "Julius Caesar, this work features an introductory essay, a bibliography, a chronology and an index. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations. Num Pages: 192 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604136395
- ISBN
- 9781604136395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.63€ 48.83
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"Nineteen Eighty-Four" paints the bleak picture of a society in which all information is controlled by the government, also known as Big Brother. This book is suitable for students interested in this dystopian classic, especially those with an eye toward research. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations. Num Pages: 216 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Edition
- Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791093009
- ISBN
- 9780791093009
Hardback
Condition: New
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Brings forward the theme of enslavement and emancipation in "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl", "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich", and many other notable works. Featuring original essays and excerpts from critical analyses, this book gives students an insight into the subject theme. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Literary Themes. Num Pages: 256 pages, index. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604134414
- ISBN
- 9781604134414
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Condition: New
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Hardback. Features critical excerpts that provide an overview of various works; 'The Story Behind the Story', detailing the conditions under which the work was written; and, a biographical sketch of the author, a descriptive list of characters, a summary and analysis, and an annotated bibliography. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Guides. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSG; YQE; YQZ. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604138153
- ISBN
- 9781604138153
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.59
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"Macbeth" is Shakespeare's stark tale of a tormented nobleman driven into a murderous plot by his ambition to assume the throne of Scotland. This study guide to the play contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on "Macbeth". It also includes a summary, analysis of key passages, and a biography of Shakespeare. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Shakespeare Through the Ages. Num Pages: 402 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS; YQE; YQZ. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (XR) Revision / study guides. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791095942
- ISBN
- 9780791095942
Hardback
Condition: New
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"Things Fall Apart", set in Nigeria about a century ago, is widely regarded as Chinua Achebe's masterpiece. Considered one of the most broadly read African novels, Achebe's work responded to the two-dimensional caricatures of Africans that often dominated Western literature. This guide contains a selection of contemporary criticism of this novel. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations. Num Pages: 221 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604135817
- ISBN
- 9781604135817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.63€ 48.83
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hardcover. A champion for African-American and women's rights, Alice Walker reflects her beliefs in her passionate writing. Walker is best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Color Purple". This book presents a critical portrait of one of Alice. It contains a chronology and a bibliography. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Modern Critical Views S. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK; YQE. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publications United States
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791096116
- ISBN
- 9780791096116
Hardback
Condition: New
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Identity and belonging are just two of the many themes Asian-American writers have explored. This work evaluates this important body of American literature. It discusses canonical writers such as Maxine Hong Kingston and Amy Tan in addition to the voices and traditions that have emerged from the US' diverse South and East Asian communities. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Views. Num Pages: 228 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB; JFSL3. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604134018
- ISBN
- 9781604134018
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Condition: New
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Offers an inquiry into the meaning of American Dream. This play which won the author a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony award presents the lead character, Willy Loman (played over time by Lee J Cobb, George C Scott, Dustin Hoffman, and Brian Dennehy, among others), who has come to represent the middle-class struggle. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations. Num Pages: 184 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSG. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Edition
- Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791093023
- ISBN
- 9780791093023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.63€ 48.83
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Calling Jane Austen's "Emma" charming, Harold Bloom states, 'Austen is not writing a tragedy of the will.. but a great comedy of the will.' This edition offers a selection of contemporary critical commentary on this classic novel, along with a bibliography, a chronology of Austen's life, and an index for quick reference. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations. Num Pages: 142 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSBF; DSK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 149
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604138160
- ISBN
- 9781604138160
Hardback
Condition: New
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Presents the story of Celie, a poor, black woman who overcomes a life of abuse due to the support of the females in her life. This edition also offers a compilation of criticism on the characters and themes in this novel. It also features a chronology of the author's life and notes on the contributors. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK; YQE. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791096147
- ISBN
- 9780791096147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.63€ 48.83
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From the modernist explorations of the first half of the 20th century to the diverse styles and practitioners of the 21st century, contemporary American poetry has forged a vital and enduring tradition. This volume explores the genre's history and development through a selection of essays. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Num Pages: 192 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604135886
- ISBN
- 9781604135886
Hardback
Condition: New
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Poet laureate of England from 1843 until his death in 1850, William Wordsworth is often credited as being one of the founders of English Romanticism. This title considers Wordsworth's major works and attests his lasting influence on poetry. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Classic Critical Views. Num Pages: 240 pages, chronology, index. BIC Classification: DSC; YQE. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604134278
- ISBN
- 9781604134278
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Condition: New
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Focuses on the principal African-American poets from colonial times to the Harlem Renaissance and the World War II era. This title covers poets that include Phillis Wheatley, author of the first volume of verse published by an African American, and the seminal figures Gwendolyn Brooks, Countee Cullen, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and Langston Hughes. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Num Pages: 272 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSC; YQE. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604134001
- ISBN
- 9781604134001
Hardback
Condition: New
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Hardback. The trickster, a character that tests the taboos of a society, is rooted in the Native American literary tradition. Featuring original essays and excerpts from critical analyses, this book gives students an insight into the subject theme. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Literary Themes. Num Pages: 276 pages, index. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604134452
- ISBN
- 9781604134452
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Condition: New
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Based on the "The Canterbury Tales", this work features an introduction by master scholar Harold Bloom, a chronology detailing Chaucer's life, a bibliography, and an index. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Modern Critical Interpretations S. Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; DSC; YQE; YQZ. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (XR) Revision / study guides. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 621.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791096185
- ISBN
- 9780791096185
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Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 44.77
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Widely acclaimed as one of the finest short story writers, Flannery O'Connor's stories include "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" and "Everything That Rises Must Converge". This collection of critical essays presents a chronology of O'Connor's life, a bibliography of her works, an index, and an introductory essay by literary critic Harold Bloom. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Views. Num Pages: 224 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604135893
- ISBN
- 9781604135893
Hardback
Condition: New
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