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Joseph Conrad
Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad was known for his adventurous tales-many of them based on his experiences as a merchant marine-as well as his anti-heroic characters and …
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde was popular in his own lifetime, especially as an author of comic plays. But he is also now seen as one of the most important figures in the development of modern gay …
Nineteen Eighty-Four
The Novel that popularized the term Orwellian depicts one of the classic dystopias of all time: a totalitarian society where Big Brother watches every move, history is revised to …
The Woman Warrior
Outstanding, in-depth scholarship by renowned literary critics; great starting point for students seeking an introduction to the theme and the critical discussions surrounding …
Neil Gaiman
A great starting point for students seeking an introduction to Neil Gaiman and the critical discussions surrounding his work.One of the most prolific and award-winning writers of …
The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien's novel was met with international acclaim upon its publication in 1937, given its adventurous plot, elements of high fantasy, and lovable protagonist, Bilbo …
Critical Insights: Othello
Othello has long been considered (along with Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth) one of Shakespeare's four greatest works of tragedy. Recently, however, Othello has taken on a special …
Richard Wright
Critical Insights: Richard Wright explores the work of this groundbreaking author of Black Boy and Native Son, to place the author’s body of work in the canon of American …
Censored & Banned Literature
Censored & Banned Literature examines the wide range of important literary texts that have been subjected to censorship, either at the time of their first publication, later in …
The Odyssey
Few works are as important to the history of literature as Homer’s Odyssey, the sequel to his equally influential epic poem The Iliad. These works are the crown jewels of ancient …