Surveys the life, works, and awards of Irish playwright Brian Friel. Entries investigate his milieu and such topics as religion, violence, and achievement. Character... Læs mere
A reference guide to the history and development of feminist literature. This book covers a wide range of works and genres, including novels, short stories, poetry,... Læs mere
From the origins of the movement in the 18th century to contemporary writers such as Stephen King, this... Læs mere
Changing her name early in her career because her parents disapproved of her writing, Jamaica Kincaid crossed audiences to embrace feminist, American, postcolonial... Læs mere
With novels like ""Ellen Foster"" and ""A Virtuous Woman"", award-winning writer Kaye Gibbons has gained both critical acclaim and a large, devoted following among... Læs mere
"This book provides biographical information for hundreds of individual pioneers on the North American frontier, from the Mississippi River... Læs mere
Walter Dean Myers, pre-eminent author of teen fiction and verse, refines the image of black characters that are trivialized or vilified in juvenile literature,... Læs mere
"In its expanded second edition, this chronology examines the effects of epidemic illness and death on human... Læs mere
This text begins with an introduction explaining the significance of beaches and shores to human history, religion,... Læs mere
This book profiles the struggles and accomplishments of 75 such individuals from all walks of life. Each entry highlights the physical, psychological, social, or economic struggles of the person and discusses how the person won their battle against adversity.
The Encyclopedia of World Folk Dance offers the student, teacher, choreographer, historian, media critic, ethnographer, and general reader an overview of the evolution and social and religious significance of folk dance.
This literary companion surveys the works of Lee Smith, a Southern author lauded for her autobiographical familiarity with Appalachian settings and characters. An A to Z... Læs mere