Books with title Bloom's How to Write About Homer

Homer, the legendary Greek poet with the mysterious identity, is credited for the creation of the epic works The Iliad and The Odyssey, two of the foundational texts of Western literature. Through his transformative effect on epic and bardic poetry as well as his narrative technique and use of language and meter, Homer left an indelible mark on the literary canon. Bloom's How to Write about Homer gives students the guidance they need to compose effective essays on Homer and his works. This new offering includes sample paper topics and an introduction from esteemed critic Harold Bloom.

Homer, the legendary Greek poet with the mysterious identity, is credited for the creation of the epic works The Iliad and The Odyssey, two of the foundational texts of Western literature. Through his transformative effect on epic and bardic poetry as well as his narrative technique and use of language and meter, Homer left an indelible mark on the literary canon. Bloom's How to Write about Homer gives students the guidance they need to compose effective essays on Homer and his works. This new offering includes sample paper topics and an introduction from esteemed critic Harold Bloom.

One of the most influential writers of the last 30 years and a champion for African-American and women s rights, Alice Walker reflects her beliefs in her passionate writing. Walker is best known for her Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Color Purple, a compelling work that boldly tackles the issues of racism and sexism in the rural South. Bloom's How to Write about Alice Walker offers valuable suggestions for paper topics, clearly outlined strategies on how to write a strong essay, and an insightful introduction by Harold Bloom on writing about Walker. This volume is designed to help students develop their analytical writing skills and critical comprehension of the author and her major works.

Ralph Waldo Emerson was one of America's most influential thinkers and indisputably the central figure of the American Renaissance of the mid-19th century. His essay Nature is considered to be the founding document for the transcendentalist movement, and his influence can be seen in the writings of Whitman, Thoreau, Melville, and others. Bloom's How to Write about Ralph Waldo Emerson offers valuable paper-topic suggestions, clearly outlined strategies on how to write a strong essay, and an insightful introduction by Harold Bloom on writing about Emerson. This new volume is designed to help students develop their analytical writing skills and critical comprehension of the author and his major works.