


Provides examinations of 760 poems by 275 different writers, including Native American, Hispanic American, and African American writers, from between the seventeenth-century to the 1980s.

Books for children and young adults, especially since the boom in literature for young readers of the past few decades, have an essential place in the literary canon. Many authors have made distinguished careers out of addressing the thoughts and emotions of children, and many...





Masterplots II examines various works of literature. With strong interest in an analytical approach, story summaries are augmented by discussions of plot, theme, style and characters.



