With their unique combination of biography and criticism, these engaging books serve as an excellent introduction to both the life and works of the world's literary masters. Spanning the canon, this accessible set covers those writers most often taught in schools. Each title features: expert critical analysis by Harold Bloom; an informative biography of the writer; a concise chronology of the writer's life; and, a complete bibliography.

 

This book is part of a book series called Blooms Biocritiques .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

This book was published 2005 by Chelsea House Publishers .

Harold Bloom is Sterling Professor of the Humanities at Yale University.