Harold Bloom

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Illinois

J. D. Salinger

A collection of essays examining The catcher in the rye, one of the most popular coming-of-age novels ever written.

The Catcher in the Rye

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Anthology is still in its original plastic wrap. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

South Carolina

A Library of America Special Publication

No more profound and intimate expression of America's spiritual life can be found than the work of its poets. From Anne Bradstreet to the Beats, from Native American chant and Shaker hymnody to Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, religion and spirituality have always been central to American poetry. In this unique anthology, world-renowned scholar Harold Bloom weaves a tapestry from the many strands of American religious experience and practice: the searching meditations of Puritan pioneers, the evangelical fervor of the Great Awakenings, the mystical currents of Transcendentalism, the diverse influences of the world religions that have taken root in modern America.

Spanning four centuries and more than 200 poets, American Religious Poems is a bountiful and moving gathering of voices that offers countless moments of inspiration, solace, meditation, and transcendence. The poems in this unprecedented volume are a lasting testimony to the American spirit and its unremitting quest for ultimate truth and meaning.

This deluxe collector's edition features:

   * an introduction by Harold Bloom;
   * a reader's guide to significant topics and themes in the poems;
   * Smyth-sewn binding and flexible, leatherette covers; and
   * a ribbon page-marker.

American Religious Poems: an Anthology by Harold Bloom

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Light wear to cover, very good condition 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New Mexico

The Books and School of the Ages

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"Heroically brave, formidably learned... The Western Canon is a passionate demonstration of why some writers have triumphantly escaped the oblivion in which time buries almost all human effort. It inspires hope... that what humanity has long cherished, posterity will also." -The New York Times Book Review

Literary critic Harold Bloom's The Western Canon is more than a required reading list -- it is a vision. Infused with a love of learning, compelling in its arguments for a unifying written culture, it argues brilliantly against the politicization of literature and presents a guide to the great works of the western literary tradition and essential writers of the ages: the "Western Canon." Harold Bloom's book, much-discussed and praised in publications as diverse as The Economist and Entertainment Weekly, offers a dazzling display of erudition mixed with passion. For years to come it will serve as an inspiration to return to the joys of reading our literary tradition offers us.

The Western Canon

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Florida

An overview of the novel features a biographical sketch of the African American author, a list of characters, a summary of the plot, and critical and analytical views of the work.

Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God*

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Contains a brief biography of the author, plot summaries and excerpts from critical essays on "Light in August," "The Sound and the Fury," and "Absalom, Absalom!" and an index of themes

William Faulkner*

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Offers a brief biography of the author, and discusses the plots, characters, and themes of his major novels

F. Scott Fitzgerald*

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Though she has received little critical acclaim, this inspirational writer has a large popular following. Numerous works by Angelou, best-known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, are analyzed here.

Maya Angelou*

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The Bronte Sisters*

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Suggesting more people know the myth of Ernest Hemingway than have actually read his works, Harold Bloom states that the biggest influence on the author's prose is his own poetry. Included here are a substantial biography and critical essays of Hemingway's works.

Ernest Hemingway*

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A research and study guide for five works by Christopher Marlowe includes plot summaries, lists of characters, and critical views.

Christopher Marlowe*

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A collection of essays exploring various aspects of Sandra Cisneros' novel "The House on Mango Street."

The House on Mango Street*

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Presents biographical information along with critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas that appear in the the author's works.

Emily Dickinson*

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Kate Chopin's ""The Awakening"" is a favorite of feminist critics, who see it as an early evocation of the ideas that would galvanize the women's liberation movement. This new addition to the ""Bloom's Guides"" series gathers excerpts of numerous respected critical essays on the novel. Topics discussed include the symbolic use of the sea, literary naturalism, and Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in regard to the novel. Helpful features include an annotated bibliography, a listing of other works by the author, and an introduction by master scholar Harold Bloom.

The Awakening*

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A research and study guide for novels written by Charlotte and Emily Bronte includes plot summaries, lists of characters, and critical views

The Brontes*

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Robert Frost*

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A comprehensive research and study guide for several plays by George Bernard Shaw, including plot summaries, lists of characters, and critical views.

George Bernard Shaw

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-- Presents concise, easy-to-understand biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on a specific literary work
-- Provides multiple sources for book reports and term papers with a wealth of information on literary works, authors, and major characters
-- Digests of critical extracts prefaced by headnotes

Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird*

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Ex-library copy with the usual markings. Modern Critical Views Series.

New Jersey

Gathers critical essays representing literary discussions about Alice Walker and her work, including essays on some of her specific works, Walker's relationship to other authors, and her treatment of gender and race themes.

Alice Walker

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Presents a collection of contemporary criticism and analysis of the works of the Spanish author.

Miguel de Cervantes*

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Examines different aspects of Orwell's anti-utopian classic, with a biographical sketch of the author and critical essays on this work.

George Orwell's 1984*

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A guide to understanding Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage," featuring a biographical sketch of the author, a list of characters, a plot summary and analysis, and a selection of critical views.

The Red Badge of Courage*

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An overview of the novel features a biographical sketch of the author, a list of characters, a summary of the plot, and critical and analytical views of the work.

A Separate Peace*

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African-American Poets V. I

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This book is a clean copy with a good spine and binding. The contents and Graphics are in good condition. There is minimal wear inside. There is slight wear on the hardback cover. This book is a former Library book. Will ship within hours after your order is received. Thanks for stopping by and please stay safe.

Texas

Critical essays on the great 19th century American fiction writer and poet.

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