This book presents a collection of interpretive essays on the major aspects of Benjamin Constant's life and work, offering a necessary overview for anyone who wants to... Læs mere
This up-to-date survey of the writer's fiction and context is written accessibly for those new to his work. It includes detailed assessments of major works such... Læs mere
A guide to understanding the central texts and problems in ancient Greek political thought, from Homer through the Stoics and Epicureans.... Læs mere
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John Dewey (1859–1952) was a major figure of the American cultural and intellectual landscape in the first half of the twentieth century. The contributors to this... Læs mere
Ben Jonson's Volpone is the most widely taught and commonly performed English Renaissance play outside of Shakespeare. However, the dramatic circumstances of its... Læs mere
Andrew Marvell is one of the greatest lyric poets of England's seventeenth century and one of its leading political writers. This Companion brings a set of fresh questions and perspectives to bear on the varied career and diverse writings of a remarkable writer and elusive man.
Presenting a thorough introduction to biodiversity in decaying wood, this book studies the rich diversity of fungi, insects and vertebrates that depend upon dead wood. It... Læs mere
This Companion, designed for students of American history, African-American studies and literature, includes perspectives from a range of disciplines. Key... Læs mere
This book is a history and theory of British poetry between 1760 and 1830, focussing on the relationship between Romantic poetry and the production, circulation and textuality of ballads. It shows how Romantic poetry was powerfully shaped by oral modes of poetic construction.
Being a Historian examines the condition of the discipline of history in the United States today, what aspiring and mature... Læs mere
John Millington Synge was a leading literary figure of the Irish Revival who played a significant role in the founding of Dublin's Abbey Theatre. This Companion... Læs mere