Greenwood Introduces Literary Masterpieces

Imprint: Greenwood Press

Providing students and general readers, including book group devotees, clear concise analysis of popular literary masterpieces, this new series will help readers enjoy and appreciate these classic works and understand "what all the fuss is about." Each focusing on a particular time, place, or genre, individual volumes will feature an introductory essay defining the genre or literary era and giving an overview of the highlights and contributions of that milieu. Chronologically-arranged chapters will offer:

Fresh, accessible interpretations of a single major work

Brief biographical background of author

Plot synopsis, thematic analysis, and character development

Literary style and devices

Historical background

A summary of critical reception

Further suggested reading lists, including biographical information, criticism, reviews, and related works of fiction.

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Title	Publication
Masterpieces of Non-Western World Literature	10/30/2007
Masterpieces of Jewish American Literature	2/28/2007
Masterpieces of Beat Literature	12/30/2006
Masterpieces of British Modernism	8/30/2006
Masterpieces of American Romantic Literature	6/30/2006
Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature	3/30/2006
Masterpieces of Classic Greek Drama	10/30/2005
Masterpieces of 20th-Century American Drama	9/30/2005
Masterpieces of Modern British and Irish Drama	8/30/2005
Masterpieces of French Literature	3/30/2004

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