The Facts on File Companion to the French Novel


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French novels such as "Madame Bovary" and "The Stranger" are staples of high school and college literature courses. This work provides coverage of the French novel since its origins in the 16th century, with an emphasis on novels most commonly studied in high school and college courses in world literature and in French culture and civilization.







The Facts On File Companion to the French Novel


Book Description

French novels such as Madame Bovary and The Stranger are staples of high school and college literature courses.







The Facts On File Companion to the American Novel


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Contains entries that provide information about various aspects of the American novel, providing author biographies and bibliographies; novel synopses and analyses; discussion of historical events and emerging trends; and lists of award winners; arranged alphabetically from "Paco's Story" to "Zuckerman Unbound."










The Facts on File Companion to World Poetry


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The Facts On File Companion to World Poetry : 1900 to the Present is a comprehensive introduction to 20th and 21st-century world poets and their most famous, most distinctive, and most influential poems.




The Facts on File Companion to American Drama


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Features a comprehensive guide to American dramatic literature, from its origins in the early days of the nation to the groundbreaking works of today's best writers.




The Facts on File Companion to the British Short Story


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A comprehensive reference to short fiction from Great Britain, Ireland, and the British Commonwealth. With approximately 450 entries, this A-to-Z guide explores the literary contributions of such writers as Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, D H Lawrence, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Katherine Mansfield, Martin Amis, and others.