Bloom's Literary Themes Set IV

About the Series
Certain great literary themes reappear continually throughout the world's literature and are a major component of today's literature curriculum standards. The Bloom's Literary Themes series examines how these themes function in classic literary works, from the Bible to the novels of Toni Morrison. Some of the approximately 20 essays in each title were written specifically for the series; others are excerpts of important critical analyses published in books or journals. This latest addition to the Bloom's Literary Criticism imprint is the perfect complement to other Bloom's critically acclaimed series, such as Bloom's Guides, Bloom's Modern Critical Views, and Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations.

Each title features:
Original essays and excerpts from published critical analyses that discuss the role of the title theme in various works
An index for easy reference
Two introductory essays by Harold Bloom.

Bloom's Literary Themes: The Labyrinth
In literature, labyrinths can represent many things: complication and difficulty, interconnectedness, creativity, and even literature itself. This new title discusses the role of the labyrinth in “The Garden of Forking Paths,” Great Expectations, Ulysses, and many others. The Labyrinth unravels this theme for literature students through 19 critical essays.

Bloom's Literary Themes: The Sublime
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.

Bloom's Literary Themes: The Taboo
From a Polynesian word meaning "prohibition," a taboo is a social more that should never be broken. This volume discusses the role of the taboo in such works as Dracula, Lolita, Lord of the Flies, "A Rose for Emily," Ulysses, and many more 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.

Bloom's Literary Themes: The Trickster
The trickster, whether in the form of a benign practical joker or a malevolent charlatan, has been a popular literary character for centuries. This volume examines the role of the trickster in works such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Midsummer Night's Dream, On the Road, "The Wife of Bath's Tale," and many other works frequently studied by high school students.

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.