Literature/Reading

Entry topics include gods and goddesses; heroes and other key characters; motifs and global themes; major myths; and national or cultural mythologies.

Collection of essays by Shakespeare scholars that have been selected for students at the high school or undergraduate college level. Each entry includes a plot… Read More »Shakespeare for Students: Critical Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Plays and Poetry

Presents a myriad of viewpoints, so that modern readers can begin to grasp the complexities of war and its impact. Such stories give voice to… Read More »Literary Themes for Students: War and Peace

Provides readers with an overview of literary works that explore the theme of the American dream. Analyzes poetry, plays, short stories, novels, and works of… Read More »Literary Themes for Students: The American Dream

Works included represent a wide range of circumstances in which individuals experience prejudice in American, British and world literature. The discussion goes well beyond race,… Read More »Literary Themes for Students: Race and Prejudice

The material in this book forms the basis of an interdisciplinary, college-level course, which uses science fiction film as a vehicle for exploring science concepts.… Read More »Exploring Science Through Science Fiction

Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of poets from around the world, written by subject experts.

Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of contemporary novelists, written by subject experts.

Find fiction and non-fiction reading recommendations for all ages. Search by book title, author, genre, or key plot points. Find information about a book series… Read More »Novelist Plus

Provides information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.