William Shakespeare (Bloom's Modern Critical Views)
William Shakespeare is possibly the most revered writer of the English language. This volume offers critical essays examining the human drama in Shakespeare's work, studying his plays, and more. Also included is an informative biography of the Bard, a complete bibliography of his work, and a list of critical work about the writer.
Each volume of Poetry for Students provides analysis of approximately 20 poems that teachers and librarians have identified as the most frequently studied in literature courses. Some of the poems covered in this volume include: "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman "Ode to the West Wind" by Percy Bysshe Shelley "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost "Sailing to Byzantium" by William Butler Yeats "Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare "Sonnet 43" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning And more
A poet, painter, and engraver, William Blake died in 1827 in obscurity. Yet he has become one of the most anthologized writers in English and one of the most collected British artists. His urge to create masterpieces of revelation has left complex (and sometimes bizarre) works of written and visual art. The essays in this Companion and a chronology, guides to further reading, and glossary of Blake's terms identify the key points of departure into Blake's diverse world.
William Blake (28 November 1757–12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. His prophetic poetry has been said to form "what in proportion to its merits the least read body of poetry in the English language". His visual artistry has led one contemporary art critic to proclaim him "far and away the greatest artist Britain has ever produced". Book has 1413 pages.
Arguably the most revered and researched author of all time, William Shakespeare has forever changed the face of literature. Bloom's How to Write about William Shakespeare offers valuable paper-topic suggestions, clearly outlined strategies on how to write a strong essay, and an insightful introduction by Harold Bloom on writing about Shakespeare. This new volume is designed to help students develop their analytical writing skills and critical comprehension of the legendary Bard of Avon and his timeless works. Reading level: Grades 9 and up/College
