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Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of important historical events or periods in world history. This volume focuses on the highly contagious disease called bubonic plague, also referred to as "the black death", from the past to the present, and features quotations from sources such as diaries, public records, and contemporary chronicles.
3) Plague
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Explores plague in detail, covering its history, its current existence in the world, and the impact it could have on the future.
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Covering all aspects of death and dying -- biological, medical, social, sociological, psychological, religious, and philosophical -- the 2-vol. Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying also provides a deep historical and cross-cultural perspective through the ages.
9) Poetry for students: Volume 2presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied poetry
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Provides analysis of the most frequently studied poems in literature courses. Contains author biography (if attributed), poem text, poem summary, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
10) Novels for students: Volume 22presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied novels
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.
11) Drama for students: Volume 23presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied dramas
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Provides critical overviews of the most-studied plays of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Includes discussions of themes, characters, critical reception, dramatic devices and traditions as well as cultural and historical context.
13) Poetry for students: Volume 22presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied poetry
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Provides analysis of the most frequently studied poems in literature courses. Contains author biography (if attributed), poem text, poem summary, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
14) Drama for students: Volume 10presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied dramas
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.
17) Novels for students: Volume 13presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied novels
Publisher
Gale Group
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.
19) Poetry for students: Volume 27presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied poetry
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Provides analysis of the most frequently studied poems in literature courses. Each entry contains author biography (if attributed), poem text, poem summary, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
20) Drama for students: Volume 1presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied dramas
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.
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