Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

A collection of nine critical essays on Dante's epic poem arranged in chronological order of publication.

Brings together the best criticism yet devoted to The Portrait of a Lady--analyzes James's high mode of comedy, explores the Portrait's relation to Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter, examines the thematic changes brought about by James's 1908 revision, and presents an acute and advanced rehetorical analysis of the novel's allegories.

Presents critical essays on Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

A collection of seven critical essays on Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" arranged in chronological order of publication.

Includes a brief biography of Arthur Miller, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.