Nathaniel Hawthorne’s fiction has left a lasting impression on writers, scholars, and readers around the world. His output includes 'The Scarlet Letter', 'The House of the Seven Gables', 'Young Goodman Brown', and 'Rappaccini's Daughter'. Bloom's How to Write about Nathaniel Hawthorne offers valuable paper-topic suggestions, clearly outlined strategies on how to write a strong essay, and an introduction by Harold Bloom on writing about Hawthorne. This volume is designed to help students develop their analytical writing skills and critical comprehension of this important writer and his works.
From ancient history, through the middle ages, right up to history of the 20th century, there’s just too much to choose from for this edition of the year’s best All About History content. You'll delve into tales of shrewd Viking raiders and George Washington’s struggle to legendary status. Be inspired by those who were a force for change, from Nelson Mandela to the codebreakers of Bletchley Park, and see behind the public personas of Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe to understand the fickle nature of fame and fortune. Prepare to explore history’s greatest moments and meet its most incredible characters.
An educational book all about England's Kings and Queens from Ladybird. Ladybird Histories: Kings and Queens is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. It is packed with information about England's monarchs in chronological order, including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria, all the way up to the present day. Full of fascinating facts, this handy book will help schoolchildren with their history studies. Includes a weblink to a free downloadable chart showing a timeline of Kings and Queens of England.
From the accession of the Saxon King Alfred to the death of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth.
History Magazine opens a window on the past, providing compelling stories about how our world became the place it is today. You’ll discover thrilling stories of exploration, invention, innovation and conflict, and learn about the development of government, medicine, technology, trade, the arts and the art of war. Written from a North American perspective, history Magazine’s articles are clear, informative and insightful. History Magazine breathes life into the stories of the past, telling tales of both pivotal moments and everyday life with passion and spirit.
A young man who fell into a coma after being assaulted on the London Underground tries to piece his life back together. Shuttling in dreamlike fashion between his hospital bed and a hazy succession of places—his apartment, friends' houses, a record shop, a bookshop, his childhood home, a shrine—he sifts through conflicting memories of his past and unanswerable questions about his present. Is the narratorawake or in a dream? Did he ever come out of the coma? Is there a difference between ourselves and our fantasies?
