Written by Charlotte Bronte and published in 1847, "Jane Eyre" is the story of a governess who, despite her plainness, catches the eye of her employer, the mysterious Edward Rochester. The novel is considered a staple among works of Gothic and Victorian literature. This new "Bloom's Guides" reference offers sharp insights into the themes and motifs that dominate this brooding masterpiece, and it is sure to become a welcome addition to any home or school library.
It has been said that "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison is the greatest African-American literary achievement to date. Along with a collection of excerpts of some of the best criticism available on the work, this new volume in the "Bloom's Guides" series includes a brief biography of the author, detailed character profiles, structural and thematic analysis, an annotated bibliography, and more.
Attention is often given to the performance of a text, but not to the shaping process behind that performance. The question of rehearsal is seldom confronted directly, though important textual moments - like revision - are often attributed to it. Furthermore, up until now, facts about theatrical rehearsal have been considered irrecoverable. In this groundbreaking new study, Tiffany Stern gathers together two centuries' worth of historical material which shows how actors received and responded to their parts.
J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye: A Routledge Study Guide
J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye (1951) is a twentieth-century classic. Despite being one of the most frequently banned books in America, generations of readers have identified with the narrator, Holden Caulfield, an angry young man who articulates the confusion, cynicism and vulnerability of adolescence with humour and sincerity.
