Philosophy and fantasy, plays and poems, essays and epics -- 270 literary classics that range from The Divine Comedy and Death Comes for the Archbishop to The Aeneid and The Grapes of Wrath are summarized and analyzed in this essential reference.

Masterpieces of World Literature

Magill, Frank N.

Reference

Collins Reference

For many, philosophy is a difficult, almost unapproachable field--just understanding it seems to require more knowledge than most students and general readers could possible have. That's how Masterpieces of World Philosophy can help you to truly grasp the ideas of Aristotle and Aquinas, Confucius and Camus: it examines and summarizes nearly one hundred influential works through critical essays that focus on their themes and major points. 
 Based on the award-winning, five-volume reference, World Philosophy, each essay explains the historical background of the work, the life of its author, and its influence on modern thought. Alternative views of the philosopher's ideas are provided through reviews of important critical works, and reading lists help you find sources for additional information. With Masterpieces of World Philosophy, the ideas that have shaped our world--from the ancients to the thinkers of our time--are at your fingertips.

Masterpieces of World Philosophy

A unique and vital guide that summarizes, explains and evaluates the greatest works of African-American literature -- including articles on writings from James Baldwin, W. E. B. DuBois, Langston Hughes, Malcolm X, Toni Morrison and many more.

Masterpieces of African-American Literature

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

An addition to the successful Masterpieces of . . . series, this guide summarizes, explains, and evaluates the greatest works of American literature, including books by John Steinbeck, Toni Morrison, John Cheever, Carl Sandburg and many others.

Masterpieces of American Literature

Literature & Fiction

United States

The greatest works in women's literature --including works by Louisa May Alcott, Emily Bronte, Maya Angelou and Amy Tan -- are summarized, explained and evaluated in this unique reference.

Masterpieces of Women's Literature

This set in the Critical Survey Series looks at short fiction and the writers who left their mark on the genre. The series enables readers to focus on the characteristics of the author's work.

Critical Survey of Short Fiction (7 Volume Set)

May, Charles E.

History & Criticism

Salem Press

1,300 Critical Evaluations of Selected Novels and Plays Volume Four Rob-Z 1935-2578 (Offprints of all the New Material from the 12-Volume Revised Edition of Masterplots)

This literary reference source contains entries on numerous titles and contains revised essays, critical evaluation sections, story segments and essay review segments.

Masterplots: 1,801 Plots, Stories and Critical Evaluations of the World's Finest Literature Volume 1 A-Ber, 1-614

Mazzeno, Laurence W.

Masterplots was the first book published by Salem Press in 1949 and is the original work of literary reference offering plot summaries. From a collection of 500 plot summaries of world-famous novels, plays, poems and works of non-fiction, Masterplots has grown to cover plot synopses, critical commentary, character profiles, literary settings and biographical profiles in more than 12,000 reference articles. Masterplots articles are designed to be efficient reference sources, providing available facts about a work at a glance. Each article opens with ready-reference information: Type of work, author, first publication date, and English translation date where applicable. Narrative works also receive type of plot, time of plot, locale, and principal characters.

Masterplots: 1,801 Plots, Stories and Critical Evaluations of the World's Finest Literature Volume 3 Con-Dul, 1239-1868

Masterplots: 1,801 Plots, Stories and Critical Evaluations of the World's Finest Literature Volume 4 Dum-Gen, 1869-2490

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