Gwendolyn Brooks

by Harold Bloom

Published 18 October 2001
-- Brings together the best criticism on the most widely read poets, novelists, and playwrights -- Presents complex critical portraits of the most influential writers in the English-speaking world -- from the English medievalists to contemporary writers

Thomas Pynchon

by Harold Bloom

Published 1 October 1987
A collection of critical essays discuss the works of the American novelist.

Julio Cortazar

by Harold Bloom

Published 1 January 2004
- User's guide - Editor's note and introduction by Harold Bloom - Biography of the short story writer - List of characters in each story - Detailed thematic analysis of each short story - Extracts from major critical essays that discuss important aspects of each work - A complete bibliography of the writer's works - A list of critical works about the short stories covered in the book - An index of themes and ideas in the author's work

Ralph Ellison

by Harold Bloom

Published 1 December 1986
-- Brings together the best criticism on the most widely read poets, novelists, and playwrights -- Presents complex critical portraits of the most influential writers in the English-speaking world -- from the English medievalists to contemporary writers

Honore de Balzac

by Harold Bloom

Published 30 October 2002
A collection of critical essays discusses the works of the French novelist, including contributions by David F. Bell, Alexander Fischler, and Martin Kanes.

Kate Chopin

by Harold Bloom

Published 28 February 2007
Initially known for her short stories and articles, Kate Chopin was considered to be little more than a regional writer. Published in 1899, her second novel, ""The Awakening,"" received little attention until the 1950s. Now, Chopin's work is known for its play with narrative styles and its examination into the complexities of women's interior lives. This edition is newly updated and featuring supplemental materials such as a chronology, bibliography, and an index.