Books in the Bedside, Bathtub & Armchair Companions series

Offering information on Jane Austen, this book includes capsules of various of her beloved novels, along with information on subjects such as white soup, carriages, what happened at the ha-ha, and, of course, those characters we love to hate.

A collection of facts, photographs, posters, quizzes and maps centering on the 56 Sherlock Holmes stories and the four novels in the Holmes canon. The book also comments on Holmes' depiction in film and television and gives details on less well known aspects involving the fictional character and its creator, Conan Doyle.

Aimed at presenting the known and, especially, the unknown Mark Twain, this book covers his works as well as the rambling and often wildly psyche and contradictory life. It presents his unforgettable characters - Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Becky Thatcher, Pudd'nhead Wilson and many others. It is suitable for general readers, students, and scholars.

Charles Dickens belongs to an exclusive literary club: he was immensely popular when he was alive, and his work has never fallen out of fashion. His books have been in print for over 140 years, and are widely read and admired every day, the world over. This book features facts and photos, stills, and cartoons of this writer.

This volume takes readers into the wonderful world of the Bard. For scholars, theatre lovers, students - everyone - this book wraps nearly 400 years of "Bardology" into a concise package.

Looks at various aspects of the Dracula phenomenon, including entries on the psychological and sociological implications of the book and the stage plays; the movies; television versions; and actors and the historical Dracula, Vlad the Impaler.