Books in the Literary Genres series

A series of introductory books, the Genre Series offers students, writers and academics a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in literature.

This book offers students, writers, and serious fans a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in this subject. Authors studied include N. Scott Momaday, Leslie Marmon Silko, Louise Erdrich, James Welch, Linda Hogan, Gerald Vizenor and Sherman Alexie.

Gives: a broad definition of the genre and its essential elements; a timeline of historical developments; critical concerns to bear in mind while reading; detailed readings of several key texts; in-depth analysis of major themes and issues; signposts for further study; and a summary of the most important criticism in the field.

This title offers students, writers, and serious fans a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in this subject. Authors studied in 'American Gothic Fiction' include Charles Brockden Brown, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, Harriet Beecher Stowe and William Faulkner.

This volume offers students, writers, and serious fans a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in this subject. Authors studied in 'Irish Fiction' include Maria Edgeworth, Sydney Owenson, Gerald Griffin, Charles Lever, Edith Somerville, George Moore and James Joyce.