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English
Description
"In A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, George Saunders guides the reader through seven classic Russian short stories he's been teaching for twenty years as a professor in the prestigious Syracuse University graduate MFA creative writing program. Paired with stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol, these essays are intended for anyone interested in how fiction works and why it's more relevant than ever in these turbulent times. Saunders approaches...
Author
Series
Twayne's masterwork studies volume no. 131
Publisher
Twayne Publishers
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Cherry Orchard, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.
Author
Series
Twayne's studies in short fiction volume no. 40
Publisher
Twayne Publishers
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Anton Chekhov. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
6) Drama for students: Volume 26 :presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied dramas
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; understandable essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.
7) Drama for students: Volume 12 :presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied dramas
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.
8) Drama for students: Volume 5 :presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied dramas
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.
Series
Publisher
Gale Group
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
Series
Publisher
Gale Group
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
11) Drama for students: Volume 10 :presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied dramas
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.
12) Drama for students: Volume 1 :presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied dramas
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.
Series
Publisher
Gale Group
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
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