Bloom's Biocritiques
2 total works
-- 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
With their unique combination of biography and criticism, these engaging books serve as an excellent introduction to both the life and works of the world's literary masters. Spanning the canon, this accessible set covers those writers most often taught in schools. Each title features: expert critical analysis by Harold Bloom; an informative biography of the writer; a concise chronology of the writer's life; and, a complete bibliography.