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The Literary 100(Updated)
A Ranking of the Most Influential Novelists, Playwrights, and Poets of All Time
by Daniel S. Burt
Paperback, 541 Pages, Published 2008 by Checkmark Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-6268-3, ISBN: 0-8160-6268-4

"This is a necessary and comprehensive resource for any literary buff. Here is the revised and expanded edition of Daniel S. Burt's fascinating assessment of the 100 most influential novelists, playwrights, and poets of all times and cultures - now with 25 additional entries and some reassessments.All of the writers selected have helped to redefine literature, establishing a standard with which succeeding generations of writers and reade ..."






The Novel 100(Updated)
A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Times
by Daniel S. Burt
Paperback, 625 Pages, Published 2010 by Checkmark Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-7860-8, ISBN: 0-8160-7860-2

"An engaging introduction to the greatest novels of all time.Praise for the previous hardcover edition:"...provides interesting introductions to these great works..."—American Reference Books Annual "Fiction lovers...will be delighted...provoke[s] debate over literary values and encourage[s] deep reading of literature...Highly recommended..."—Library JournalWhich novels are truly great, and why? The Novel 100, Revised Edition is a unique ..."






The Drama 100(1st Edition)
A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Facts on File Library of World Literature)
by Daniel S. Burt
Hardcover, 612 Pages, Published 2007 by Facts On File
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-6073-3, ISBN: 0-8160-6073-8

"Which plays are truly great, and why? This reference profiles 100 of the greatest plays drawn from all cultures and periods of literature. The plays include: Waiting for Godot; The Cherry Orchard; Cloud Nine; A Doll's House; Death of a Salesman; Hamlet; Oedipus Tyrannos; Fences; and The Peony Pavilion."






The Biography Book
A Reader's Guide To Nonfiction, Fictional, and Film Biographies of More Than 500 of the Most Fascinating Individuals of all Time
by Daniel S. Burt
Hardcover, 640 Pages, Published 2001 by Greenwood
ISBN-13: 978-1-57356-256-0, ISBN: 1-57356-256-4

"From Marilyn to Mussolini, people captivate people. A&E's "Biography, " best-selling autobiographies, and biographical novels testify to the popularity of the genre. But where does one begin? Collected here are descriptions and evaluations of over 10,000 biographical works, including books of fact and fiction, biographies for young readers, and documentaries and movies, all based on the lives of over 500 historical figures from scientis ..."






The Novel 100(Updated)
A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Literature 100)
by Daniel S. Burt
Hardcover, 625 Pages, Published 2010 by Facts On File
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-7859-2, ISBN: 0-8160-7859-9

"Which novels are truly great, and why? The Novel 100, Revised Edition is a unique reference that profiles great novels drawn from all cultures and periods of literature. Each entry provides a plot summary and assessment of a particular novel, with an emphasis on facts about the novel's creation, critical reception, and contribution to literary history. For this revised edition, Daniel S. Burt has reevaluated the original list and added ..."






The Drama 100(1st Edition)
A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Facts on File Library of World Literature)
by Daniel S. Burt
Paperback, 612 Pages, Published 2007 by Checkmark Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-6074-0, ISBN: 0-8160-6074-6

"Which plays are truly great, and why? This fascinating reference profiles 100 of the greatest plays drawn from all cultures and periods of literature. Compiled in consultation with literary scholars, "The Drama 100" is sure to engage students and theatergoers in a spirited discussion of literary values. The chosen plays include: Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot"; Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard"; Caryl Churchill's "Cloud Nine"; H ..."






What Historical Novel Do I Read Next?
by Daniel S. Burt
Hardcover, 872 Pages, Published 2003 by Gale
ISBN-13: 978-0-7876-5706-2, ISBN: 0-7876-5706-9

"Readers with a dual interest in history and fiction have a wealth of novels to choose from but few resources to help find them. This three volume set is a useful tool to explore a library's holdings of historical novels. For the first time, readers can track down historical fiction by author, subject, fictional and historical characters, time period and locale. In the first two volumes, over 7,000 novels by more than 3,000 authors, writ ..."






What Historical Novel Do I Read Next
by Daniel S. Burt
Hardcover, 2 Pages, Published 1997 by Gale
ISBN-13: 978-0-7876-1542-0, ISBN: 0-7876-1542-0

"LSCA FastTrack Grant through WCFLS."






Novel 100(1st Edition)
A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time
by Daniel S. Burt
Hardcover, 614 Pages, Published 2007 by Barnes & Noble
ISBN-13: 978-0-7607-9402-9, ISBN: 0-7607-9402-2

"Millions of us ravenously devour novels every year. It's not surprising that we also wrestle with them, judge them, press them on our friends (often demanding them back), and quietly "misplace" the ones we can't warm up to. The unspoken word here is "ranking." Whenever we say "Pride and Prejudice is a better book than Sense and Sensibility"or Jane Eyre or Moby-Dick, we are evaluating and, in some way, ranking these old familiars. So wha ..."






The Novel 100
A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time
by Daniel S. Burt
Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2003 by Checkmark Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-4558-7, ISBN: 0-8160-4558-5

"This work is a reference that profiles 100 great novels drawn from all cultures and periods of literature. Each entry provides a plot summary and assessment, with an emphasis on facts about the novel's creation, critical reception, and contribution to literary history. Other features include a list of "honorable mentions" and a selected bibliography of representative critical works on each novel. Among the works selected are: Crime and ..."






The Literary 100
A Ranking of the Most Influential Novelists, Playwrights, and Poets of All Time**OUT OF PRINT**
by Daniel S. Burt
Paperback, 400 Pages, Published 2000 by Checkmark Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-4383-5, ISBN: 0-8160-4383-3

"One hundred of the most influential literary artists of all time are ranked in this one volume, including poets, novelists, and dramatists, from Shakespeare, Dante, and Homer to Kafka, Garcia Marquez, and Ralph Ellison. Photos & illustrations."






The Handy Literature Answer Book
An Engaging Guide to Unraveling Symbols, Signs and Meanings in Great Works (The Handy Answer Book Series)
by Deborah G. Felder
Paperback, 450 Pages, Published 2018 by Visible Ink Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-57859-635-5, ISBN: 1-57859-635-1






The Chronology of American Literature(1st Edition)
America's Literary Achievements from the Colonial Era to Modern Times
by Daniel S. Burt, Herman Melville, William Faulkner
Hardcover, 816 Pages, Published 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-16821-7, ISBN: 0-618-16821-4

"If you are looking to brush up on your literary knowledge, check a favorite author’s work, or see a year’s bestsellers at a glance, The Chronology of American Literature is the perfect resource. At once an authoritative reference and an ideal browser’s guide, this book outlines the indispensable information in America’s rich literary past--from major publications to lesser-known gems--while also identifying larger trends along the liter ..."






Master the Miller Analogies Test 2006(1st Edition)
(Arco Master the Miller Analogies Test)
by Daniel S. Burt, David M. Killoran, William Bader, Arco Publishing Staff, Arco Testprep
Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2006 by Arco
Bargain Price
ISBN-13: 978-0-7689-2307-0, ISBN: 0-7689-2307-7

"Widely used by graduate programs and law schools, the 60-minute, 120-question exam measures critical-thinking ability and knowledge of a broad range of subjects--literature, the arts, math, and science. Exclusive analogy strategies help students better understand the relationship between words and excel on this short, yet difficult exam. This effective guide features 7 full-length practice exams and more than 1,000 additional practice ..."






The Novel 100
A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (Facts on File Library of World Literature): A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (Facts on File Library of World Literature)
by Daniel S. Burt
Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 2003 by Facts On File Inc
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-4557-0, ISBN: 0-8160-4557-7

"Rates and evaluates one hundred noteworthy novels, from the medieval Japanese "Tale of Genji" to contemporary works, and provides summaries, details about their origins, critical opinions, and an account of their impact."






The Literary 100
A Ranking of the Most Influential Novelists, Playwrights, and Poets of All Time
by Daniel S. Burt
Hardcover, 416 Pages, Published 2000 by Facts On File
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-4382-8, ISBN: 0-8160-4382-5

"Compiled through consultation with literary scholars, provides a survey of writers who have had a profound impact on literature and the world, examining each writer's life, career, and lasting legacy."






Mat Steinberg(4th Edition)
(Arco Master the Miller Analogies Test)
by William Bader, Eve P. Steinberg, Daniel S. Burt
Paperback, Published 1991 by Prentice Hall
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-563917-7, ISBN: 0-13-563917-4

"Miller's Analogies Test -provides proven strategies for each question type along with 1,200 practice questions and answers."






What Do I Read Next?
A Reader's Guide to Current Genre Fiction: 2
by Daniel S. Burt, Holly Hibner, Don D'ammassa, Mary Kelly, Angie Kiesling, Clair Lamb, Kristin Ramsdell, Gale /. Cengage Learning
Encadernação Para Biblioteca, 680 Pages, Published 2013 by Gale Research Inc
ISBN-13: 978-1-4144-8160-9, ISBN: 1-4144-8160-8

"By identifying similarities in various books, this annual selection guide helps readers to independently choose titles of interest published in the last year. Each entry describes a separate book, listing everything readers need to know to make selections. Arranged by author within six genre sections, detailed entries provide: Title Publisher and publication date Series Names and descriptions of characters Time period and geographical s ..."






Literary 100(Updated)
by Daniel S. Burt
Hardcover, 541 Pages, Published 2008 by Facts On File
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-6267-6, ISBN: 0-8160-6267-6

"Here is the revised and expanded edition of Daniel S. Burt's fascinating assessment of the 100 most influential novelists, playwrights, and poets of all times and cultures now with 25 additional entries and some reassessments as well as 25 new black-and-white photographs and illustrations. From Doris Lessing and Gabriel García Márquez to Homer and Marcel Proust, the entries provide a compelling, accessible introduction to significant wr ..."






What Do I Read Next?
A Reader's Guide to Current Genre Fiction
by Neil Barron, Tom Barton, Daniel S. Burt, Melissa Hudak, D. R. Meredith, Kristin Ramsdell, Tom Schantz, Enid Schantz
Hardcover, 699 Pages, Published 2001 by Gale / Cengage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-0-7876-3391-2, ISBN: 0-7876-3391-7

"Bishop. and. the. Missing. L. Train. (New York: Forge. 2000) Story type: Traditional; Amateur Detective Series: Blackie Ryan ... Catholicism; City Life Major character(s): John Blackwood "Blackie" Ryan, Religious (bishop); Sean Cardinal Cronin, ... Wells, a hard-as-nails bestselling novelist who starts receiving death threats just as her newest book is being launched. The first third of the narrative is a devastating view of the ma ..."



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