An overview of popular literature from the early nineteenth century to the present day from a historical and comparative perspective.

A definitive and up-to-date survey of popular fiction from its early nineteenth-century origins to the contemporary world of bestsellers, graphic narratives, co

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This Companion explores the remarkable variety of forms that Shakespeare's life and works have taken over the course of four centuries, ranging from the early m

This volume explores the most exciting trends in 21st century US fiction's genres, themes, and concepts.