Joshua Miller 
Cambridge Companion to Twenty-First Century American Fiction [PDF ebook] 

A handbook in three volumes to a choice of essential books, writers and subjects in order to try to understand the world we live in, about "big questions" and possible answers, about books …

"The Root of All Evil" by J. S. Fletcher is a novel that delves into the destructive power of greed. The story revolves around a central crime motivated by financial gain, exploring how the …

In the Alexander Lectures for 1965-66 at the University of Toronto, Dr. Frye describes the basis of the tragic vision as "being in time, " in which death as "the essential event that g …

This book engages with the life and works of the distinctive Hindi writer Krishna Sobti, known for making bold choices of themes in her writing. Also known for her extraordinary use of the Hindi lang …

Shakespeare”s plays have long been open to reimagining and reinterpretation, from John Fletcher”s riposte to The Taming of the Shrew in 1611 to present day spin-offs in a whole range of media, incl …

This is the first book-length study to read women of the Beat Generation as feminist writers. The book focuses on one author from each of the three generations that comprise the groups of female writ …

This book examines the writings of the American novelist Ayn Rand, especially The Fountainhead (1943) and Atlas Shrugged (1957), which Rand considered her definitive statement about the need for an u …

"The Scottish Cavalier: An Historical Romance Vol. I" is a historical romance novel set in 17th-century Scotland. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the conflict between the Cavalier …

In Part III of Marjorie Bowen’s ”The Rake’s Progress ”, the narrative reaches its climax and resolution. This volume focuses on the theme of redemption, as the protagonist grapples with the consequ …

"Recreations of Christopher North, Vol. I" is a collection of essays by the Scottish author Christopher North, offering a rich tapestry of observations on leisure and hobbies in the 19th ce …