Synopses & Reviews
This fully annotated and modernized collection of plays--including Every Man in his Humour, Sejanus, Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair--represents the full range and complexity of Jonson's art as a playwright.
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"This a handy edition for teacher and student."--Robert C. Steensma, University of Utah
"This is the right selection, balanced intelligently. The accompanying information is useful and appropriate."--Dorothy H. Jacobs, University of Rhode Island
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"Two-page spreads address such topics as 'Body and Mind,' 'Getting and Spending,' and 'The Fight against Racism,' and incorporate full-color and black-and-white captioned photographs and reproductions, timelines, and a text that will interest a wide range of readers. With the 21st century fast
approaching, teachers and students will want to have references to 20th century history. This oversized volume with lots of visual appeal offers a quick overview."--School Library Journal
"Takes sweeping, single-spread glances at wars, the decline of empires, show business, the battle for racial and sexual equality, the globalization of U.S. culture, and other major themes of this century."--Kirkus Reviews
"Color photos and and illustrated general time line will draw browsers to this oversize volume."--The Horn Book Guide
"Achieves one of the most difficult goals of kids' reference titles: it keeps youngsters riveted.... The book's fact-filled charts, color illustrations, and informative accessible language make it great pleasure reading as well."--Boston Herald
"Well-designed and user-friendly book... The language is clear and never ponderous."--Yellow Brick Road