Ed S Bloom Prof Harold (68 results)

Condition: New. Composed around 1000 CE, this title is among the longest-known poems written in Old English. It tells of the heroic deeds of the great warrior Beowulf, and contains both Christian and pagan symbolism. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Guides. Num Pages: 112 pages, annotated bibliography, index. BIC…

Condition: New. Written by Sophocles around 425 BCE, "Oedipus Rex" is a classic Greek tragedy that depicts the struggle between man and fate. Oedipus' story forms the foundation for the symbolic conflict between sons and fathers. Part of the "Bloom's Guides", this title offers its readers fresh insight into this time-honored cla…

Condition: New. 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.…

Condition: New. Written by Sophocles around 425 BCE, "Oedipus Rex" is a classic Greek tragedy that depicts the struggle between man and fate. Oedipus' story forms the foundation for the symbolic conflict between sons and fathers. Part of the "Bloom's Guides", this title offers its readers fresh insight into this time-honored cla…

Condition: New. Composed around 1000 CE, this title is among the longest-known poems written in Old English. It tells of the heroic deeds of the great warrior Beowulf, and contains both Christian and pagan symbolism. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Guides. Num Pages: 112 pages, annotated bibliography, index. BIC…

Condition: New. 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.…

Condition: New. Emily Dickinson, one of the American poets of the 19th century, is known for her preferred seclusion from the outside world. Many of her poems were published posthumously, as she kept her writing private. This guide offers perceptive interpretations of Dickinson and her creative output. It helps students explore…

Condition: New. 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…

Condition: New. Perhaps the most written-about long poem of the 20th century, TS Eliot's "The Waste Land" is a cornerstone of the modernist movement and deals with what was then viewed as the decline of civilization. This title offers students a resource meant to deepen their appreciation of this work by investigating its innova…

Condition: New. "The Joy Luck Club" explores the lives of the women in four Chinese-American families and the daughters who struggle to fulfill or reject the cultural and familial expectations placed on them. This guide to "The Joy Luck Club" includes helpful critical excerpts for those studying the book, an annotated bibliograp…

Condition: New. Containing essays about the play, this literary guide features a bibliography and notes on the essay contributors. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Num Pages: 232 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; YQE. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 245 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 531. .…

Condition: New. William Faulkner is one of America's highly regarded novelists. This volume of critical essays examines "The Sound and the Fury"; "Light in August"; "As I Lay Dying"; "Absalom, Absalom!"; and other key works. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Num Pages: 269 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification…

Condition: New. Herman Melville was already considered to be a successful author when he wrote "Moby-Dick" in just under two years. This book offers commentary on the canvas of symbols, themes, and subjects presented in this novel, as well as an introduction, a chronology, a bibliography, and an index. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Ha…

Condition: New. Discusses the role of death and dying in works such as "Beloved", "Heart of Darkness", "King Lear", "A Separate Peace", and many others. Featuring approximately 20 essays, this title provides insights on this recurring theme in literature. Editor(s): Hobby, Blake. Series: Bloom's Literary Themes. Num Pages: 256 p…

Condition: New. It has been suggested that Hemingway's art has both the virtues and limitations of lyricism - including maximum intensity. This collection of essays examines "A Farewell to Arms". Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Num Pages: 244 pages, chronology, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: YQE. Category: (Y) Teenage…

Condition: New. "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 bio…

Condition: New. "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 M…

Condition: New. A collection of essays that provide a comprehensive critical overview of "Beloved", one of the greatest American novels of the last quarter century. It features a chronology of the author's life, a bibliography, an index, and notes on the contributing writers. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Num Pages: 150 pages,…

Condition: New. The most striking difference between Othello and Shakespeare's other tragedies is its more intimate scale. The play focuses on personal rather than public life. This reference guide to one of Shakespeare's greatest plays contains a selection of the finest contemporary criticism, and an introductory essay by Shake…

Condition: New. Produced after the death of Eugene O'Neill, "Long Day's Journey into Night" is generally considered the author's masterpiece and a seminal drama of the 20th century. This title offers a selection of full-length critical essays that explore the restrictive, but essential, familial bonds that mark and define the ch…

Condition: New. 2009. New. Hardcover. "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 conta…

Condition: New. Through a series of critically acclaimed novels, including "Blood Meridian", "All the Pretty Horses", "No Country for Old Men", and "The Road", Cormac McCarthy established himself as a major voice in American fiction of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This work offers a fresh selection of essays discussin…

Condition: New. 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: B…

Condition: New. "The Sound and the Fury", William Faulkner's fourth novel, was his first attempt at a wholly self-conscious style. Faulkner's willingness to experiment affords his readers no stable perspective from which to comprehend the decline of the Compson family. This title includes critical essays on Faulkner's work. Edit…

Condition: New. 2010. Reprint. Hardcover. 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 L…

Condition: New. 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, Pro…

Condition: New. Published in 1947, "A Streetcar Named Desire" garnered Tennessee Williams the Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award. This title offers fresh insight into one of the greatest American plays of the 20th century. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations. N…

Condition: New. 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…