These two stories are among the most popular and influential of the German Romantic period. By pitting the mediocre against the artist and the self against the mob, while blending aspects of the artist's journey and a healthy dose of Eastern philosophies, Hesse has remained a hero to the young at heart.
Includes George Orwell's life and career, a list of characters, character analyses, and more.
Heart of darkness tells of a powerful European, Kurtz, who reverts to awful savagery on an isolated native trading post.
Wealth, happiness, and the valuable lessons of life envelop a varied collection of characters in Dickens' Great Expectations.
Summaries and critical commentaries about Fahrenheit 451.
Together, these works reveal the breadth of Kafka's literary vision and the extraordinary imaginative depth of his thought.
To enhance your learning, notes and definitions appear directly opposite the line in which they occur, and a review section follows the play. This edition also introduces you to the life, works, and times of William Shakespeare.