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Summary
Coleridge's poetry often overshadows the brilliance of the other genres and forms of writing that occupied his interests. Classic works such as "Kubla Khan" have taken their place among the most accomplished poems written in the language. His critical work also extends and reveals a wealth of profoundly sensitive observations and a prophetic vision of compelling authenticity. This new addition to "Bloom's Classic Critical Views" features classic essays...
2) Robert Frost
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A collection of critical essays discuss the works of the American poet who specialized in the relationship between humans and nature.
4) Jane Austen
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Almost 200 years after her death, Jane Austen has become an industry unto herself. Noted for her wit and cunning satirical edge, Austen used her subtle gifts to produce works that delicately balanced the pursuit of romance and self-realization with piercing social insight. This updated edition provides a well-rounded critical portrait of this increasingly popular author and includes a chronology.
10) Roald Dahl
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Welsh author Roald Dahl created short stories with surprising plot twists, blending humor, innocence, and elements of the macabre.
11) Truman Capote
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Truman Capote, at just 21 years old, was seen as the most promising young talent of 1945. His masterpiece, In Cold Blood, proved to be an amalgamation of his journalistic talent, his astute observations, and his skill at creati
12) Richard Wright
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Richard Wright found a variety of sources of inspiration for his novels. Marxist, existentialist, Freudian, and Black Nationalist leanings can be found in his enduring and much-studied works, including Black Boy, Native Son, an
13) William Gaddis
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Considered one of the founding authors of American postmodern literature, William Gaddis won two National Book Awards and is best known for his work;The Recognitions.;
14) Tom Wolfe
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One of the exponents of new journalism, Wolfe's best-known works include The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, The Right Stuff, and The Bonfire of the Vanities.
15) John Ruskin
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A collection of critical essays on the works of;literary theorist;John Ruskin, arranged in chronological order of publication.This is an eBook version of the original edition of this;Bloom's Modern Critical Views;title, contain
16) Jean-Paul Sartre
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An important study of the French philosopher, dramatist, novelist, and critic.
17) John le Carré
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A collection of critical essays on the works of British author John le Carré, arranged in chronological order of publication.This is an eBook version of the original edition of this;Bloom's Modern Critical Views;title, con
19) Oscar Wilde
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As a poet, novelist, essayist, and playwright, Oscar Wilde excelled in a range of genres, engaging and fascinating his readers with his ability to make use of compatible contraries.
20) Theodore Roethke
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Theodore Roethke is widely considered one of the most influential poets of his generation, with works characterized by natural imagery and introspection.