Product Description: This series presents a selection of the finest classic criticism on the authors most commonly studied today, to demonstrate how a work was received in its own era.

Product Description: Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' has been seen on the one hand as a romance about the transcendence of love, and on the other as a lesson against neglect of duty. This study guide contains a selection of criticism through the centuries on the play, along with a summary, analysis of key passages and a comprehensive character list...read more

Product Description: A young adult biography of Russian writer Leo Tolstoy

Critically discusses the narrative technique, plot, setting, themes, and symbols in 'The Diary of Anne Frank.'

Critically discusses the narrative techniques, plot, characters, themes, and setting of 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.'

Critically discusses the narrative techniques, plot, character, theme, and setting of 'Johnny Tremain.'

Presents an introduction to the life and works of the American poet, discussing his poems and his controversial political and cultural activities as a member of the Beat Generation.

Presents the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, from his early academic career at Oxford to his later great success as the writer of the 'The Hobbit' and the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy.