Greenhaven Press presents a comprehensive yet accessible avenue toliterary research and analysis for young adults. This uniqueanthology series provides an engaging approach to readers seekingliterary analysis and criticism of the lives and works of leadingAmerican, British, and world authors. Every title in the "LiteraryCompanion Series" is a user-friendly and lucid resource for youngadults researching the world's great literary lives and works.Contributing writers' essays are taken from a broad spectrum ofsources and are expertly edited to meet the reading levels of youngadults. Every book includes an in-depth biography of the authorthat emphasizes the social and historical context of his or herlife and works. Each essay's introduction summarizes thecontributing author's themes and insights and provides a guide forlocating main ideas. The addition of vocabulary aids also increasescomprehension. This is a series that all teachers of literature andtheir students will welcome and use. A great resource for anylibrary serving young adults.