Twayne's English Authors [Hardcover]

Twayne Publishers (Author), Macmillan Publishing (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0783817169 | ISBN-13: 978-0783817163 | Publication Date: March 1999 | Edition: CD-Rom

The strength . . . lies in its ability to determine how various writers have treated a particular theme, to compare the works of two or more authors, or to trace the contributions of an author to a literary movement. This type of rich detail, unavailable in even the most obsessive indexing, demonstrates the virtues of afull-text database. CHOICEThe new Twaynes Authors on CD-ROM Twaynes United States Authors, Twaynes English Authors, and Twaynes World Authors have been carefully designed with the assistance of librarians and educators to meet the needs of library users. Authors selected are tied to the high school and college curriculum. Each CD-ROM contains all the works from the first edition, plus 50 to 60 additinal works.ThE Twaynes Authors Series of literary criticism offers critical introductions to the lives and works of writers, to the history and influence of literary movements, or the development of literary genres. Primarily devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of authors works, these studies not only take account of major literary trends and important contributions to scholarship and criticism, but also provide new critical insights and original points of view.Twaynes Authors Series studies are rooted in the original works themselves and address readers ranging from high school students to university professors. The studies suggest to the reader new ways of considering writers works. After reading the Authors Series study, a reader new to the work under examination will be compelled to read the original, bringing to the reading a basic knowledge and fresh critical perspectives.In over 40 years of publishing the series, Twayne has successfully followed its own five-point creed, namely, to publish books that are: CONSISTENT in format: all titles feature common elements, such as a chronology, a biography, a comprehensive critical analysis, an annotated bibliography, etc. so the librarian or teacher knows they can comfortably depend on the Twayne approach. CONCISE: most books in this series are between 175-200 pages; there are no lengthy tomes on this list. ACCESSIBLE: the jargon-free prose means that readers range from high school through graduate students to the general reader. COMPREHENSIVE in coverage: within the scope of the Twaynes Authors Series, every subject of merit is covered. REFERENCE VALUE: each book maintains a scholarly standard and can be relied upon as a source of information. And, now this valuable literary criticism is available on CD-ROM.FAMILIARThe new browser interface (included on the CD-ROM) provides a familiar navigational format for internet users and with a click of the mouse you can move among chapters or jump to chronologies and bibliographies. On-screen help, menu-driven commands, color-coded screens, and many other services make this CD-ROM easy to use.USING THE NAVIGATION BARGetting around in the Twaynes Authors Series on CD-ROM is easy. A navigation bar displays at the top of each screen. Click on any button to access information on the CD.(screen capture of navigation bar)Note: Each section is color-coded so you can see where you are at all times. For screen-specific information, click on the Help button.SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSAn IBM-compatible personal computer meeting the following specifications: 486-66 or higher CPU CD-ROM drive 16 MB RAM or higher recommended 16 MB free hard drive space (or 10 MB free hard drive space if a Macmillan Library Reference CD-ROM using Netscape 4.0 and the PL Web CD software has already been installed (e.g., a second disc in Twaynes Authors Series or The Scribner Writers Series). SVGA montior

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: G K Hall; CD-Rom edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0783817169
• ISBN-13: 978-0783817163
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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