Books in Bloom's Literary Themes series

Historically, exploration and colonization have been linked in troubling ways. This new volume discusses the roles of exploration and colonization in Heart of Darkness, The Iliad, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Things Fall Apart, Wide Sargasso Sea, and other literary works.Featuring original essays and excerpts from previously published critical analyses, this addition to the Bloom's Literary Themes series gives students valuable insight into the title's subject theme.

The sublime in literature is described as the sense of awe that is evoked in the presence of nature or great works of art. In this engaging new volume, the role of the sublime is discussed in Emma, "Ode to the West Wind," Song of Myself, and many other works.Featuring original essays and excerpts from previously published critical analyses, this addition to the Bloom's Literary Themes series gives students valuable insight into the title's subject theme.

A guided tour of one of the most beloved settings in literary history.No city is as closely connected to literature as Dublin. Whether visiting the famous Long Room of Trinity College Library, St. Patrick's Cathedral, or one of Dublin's many literary pubs, literary travelers have plenty to explore and discover in this compact and energetic city. Bloom's Literary Guide to Dublin provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Features include:An introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold BloomA detailed literary and cultural history of the city, describing its development from the time of the Gaelic-speaking Celts through its turbulent struggle to find a sense of self A chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the landmarks featured in Joyce's UlyssesColor illustrations of literary landmarks, historic and contemporary A color map providing a general overview of the city A "Places of Interest" section that lists the city's major literary sights-including museums, bookstores, theaters, and more—along with their locations and hours of operation. A list of books to read and Web sites to consult before the trip.Coverage includes:Jonathan Swift and A Modest ProposalOliver Goldsmith and Trinity CollegeEdmund Burke, a national heroMoore's Irish Melodies by Thomas MooreWilliam Butler YeatsThe Irish Literary RevivalJames Joyce's Dubliners and UlyssesFrank O'Connorand much more.

An essential reference to Rome and its place in literary history. Few cities can rival the historical importance of Rome, and its literary past is no less inspiring. Rome is often associated with the writers that have visited and been inspired by the Eternal City. Literary travelers to Rome will be sure to visit the Coliseum, the Spanish Steps, the Keats-Shelley Memorial House, the Protestant Cemetery, and many other treasures. Bloom's Literary Guide to Rome provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Features include:An introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold BloomA detailed literary and cultural history of the city, describing its development from its founding by Romulus and Remus to its function as a setting in many of today's international mystery novelsColor illustrations of literary landmarks, historic and contemporary A color map providing a general overview of the city A "Places of Interest" section that lists the city's major literary sights—including museums, bookstores, theaters, and more—along with their locations and hours of operationA list of books to read and Web sites to consult before the trip.Coverage includes:Cicero and Ancient RomeInfluences on William ShakespeareDante Alighieri and The Divine ComedyThe Italian RenaissanceEnglanders and The Grand TourThe Romantic poetsLuigi Pirandelloand much more.

A guided tour of New York's rich literary history.New York City prides itself on being America's literary center. Home to the American book business, New York has always been a favorite of writers and the literati. Travelers with an interest in literature have an ample selection of pubs, homes, hotels, bookstores, and theaters to visit. Bloom's Literary Guide to New York provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Features include: An introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold BloomA detailed literary and cultural history of the city, describing its development from the days of Giovanni da Verrazzano's trip across the Atlantic in 1524 to the early literary responses to 9/11An interview with former New York resident and poet Alfred CornColor illustrations of literary landmarks, historic and contemporary A color map providing a general overview of the city A "Places of Interest" section that lists the city's major literary sights-including museums, bookstores, theaters, and more—along with their locations and hours of operation. A list of books to read and Web sites to consult before the trip.Coverage includes:Interview with New York poet Alfred CornWashington Irving's Knickerbocker's History of New YorkHerman Melville's Bartleby the ScrivenerWalt WhitmanHenry James and Washington SquareStephen Crane's Maggie: A Girl of the StreetsF. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great GatsbyThe Harlem RenaissanceDon DeLillo's Underworldand much more.