Set in a topsy-turvy world like a holiday revel, this comedy devises a romantic plot around separated twins, misplaced passions, and mistaken identity. Juxtaposed to it is the satirical story of a self-deluded steward who dreams of becoming "Count Malvolio" only to receive his comeuppance at the hands of the merrymakers he wishes to suppress. The two plots combine to create a farce touched with melancholy, mixed throughout with seductively beautiful...

Introduces Shakespeare's play Macbeth, discussing plot and characters, possible sources of inspiration for the play, the history of early performances, and how the productions have evolved over the years.

A collection of critical essays on Hardy, his novels, and poems with a chronology of events in the author's life.

"A meditation instructor and former English teacher shows how the great classics of Western literature illustrate the essential concepts of Eastern philosophy. The discussion includes works by authors such as John Keats, William Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf, Frederick Douglass, and many others"--

A selection of criticism devoted to Jane Austen's "Emma" arranged in chronological order of original publication.

"Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structrual analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas."