This title explores the creative works of famous actor and director Clint Eastwood. Films analyzed include Dirty Harry, Pale Rider, Unforgiven, and Million Dollar Baby. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Eastwood. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included....

This title explores the creative works of famous author C. S. Lewis. Works analyzed include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and The Silver Chair. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Lewis. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary,...

This title explores the creative works of famous author Suzanne Collins. Works analyzed include The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Collins. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Essential Critiques is...

Have you ever read a book and wondered about its deeper meaning? Toni Morrison's books have had an undeniable impact on US literature. By using critical theory, you might find inspiring new ideas in Morrison's compelling characters and narrative craftsmanship.--From basck cover.

Analyzes four works by William Shakespeare using Marxist, feminist, gender, and postcolonial criticism. Also provides biographical information on the author. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary of terms, resources, and an activity.

This title explores the creative works of US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Works analyzed include his speeches "Fear Itself," "On Drought Conditions," "Four Freedoms," and "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy." Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Roosevelt. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes,...

This title explores the creative works of US President George Washington. Works analyzed include his inaugural address, his will, the Farewell Address, and the letter "Washington's Advice on Love and Marriage." Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Washington. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes,...

This title explores the creative works of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Works analyzed include "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," "Beyond Vietnam," "Where Do We Go From Here?," and "I Have a Dream." Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of King. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary,...

This title explores the creative works of British statesman Winston Churchill. Works analyzed include his speeches "Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat," "Their Finest Hour," "The Price of Greatness is Responsibility," and "The Sinews of Peace." Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Churchill. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of...