A collection of essays that provide a comprehensive critical overview of Maya Angelou's autobiography which was nominated for the National Book Award in 1969.
McCullers' fiction, including ""The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter"", ""The Member of the Wedding"", and ""The Ballad of the Sad Cafe"", established her as a key voice of the 1940s and '50s. This work discusses McCullers' work and its place in the American canon.
Based partially on a Celtic legend, King Lear occupies a special place in the Shakespearean canon. Lear's descent into madness, the central event of this play, illustrates the extent to which humanity can be degraded by its errors.
The Bluest Eye is one of Toni Morrison's most powerful novels. This guide to ""The Bluest Eye"" features excerpts of critical essays, an annotated bibliography, and an index.
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.
Developed in prehistoric times, Shinto is the true expression of what it means to be Japanese. This book examines the basic tenets of Shinto, its evolution in response to other religious... Læs mere
In 1863, the Dine (Navajo) faced transformations to their way of life with the Americans' determination to first subjugate and then remove them to a reservation in order to begin their... Læs mere
Vera Wang is a top fashion designer whose name is known around the world. A perfectionist with an eye for detail, Wang has infused her work with a simple gracefulness that is truly timeless.... Læs mere
Beginning about 1200 CE, the Mali, Songhay, and Ghana empires spread their sequential influence across the western horn of Africa. This title discusses the vital role... Læs mere