Ian Ousby Books

Substantially enlarged and updated for this new edition, The Cambridge Guide to Literature in English is the definitive guide to the vast and extraordinarily rich heritage of literature written in English. It covers all the major novelists, poets and dramatists - from Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, Austen, Dickens to Conrad and to contemporary writers from all over the English-speaking world - Saul Bellow, Adrienne Rich, Les Murray, Wole Soyinka, and Janet Frame. More than 100 specialist contributors provide detailed biographical and critical articles not only on writers and their works. Substantial coverage is also given to such literary genres as popular fiction, science fiction, detective novels, and children's classics. All literary concepts and movements are described in detail. • Over 4,500 alphabetical entries, cross-referenced throughout • Includes all literature in English - British, Irish, American, Australian, African, Canadian, New Zealand, Indian and Caribbean • Illustrated throughout with over 115 photographs and line drawings

A reference source to the vast heritage of literature in the English language throughout the world. It gives a clear explanation of genres, movements, critical terms and literary concepts from irony to structuralism, from Romanticism to science fiction. The writers are listed by alphabetical order with a writeup about each one.

Presenting the complex, human side of the Nazi occupation of France, this book also examines the selfishness, cowardice and even private malice that played parts as great as courage and idealism. This left a poisoned memory, but, the book asks, who can claim they would have done better?

The book explores the intriguing world of bloodhounds and their unique abilities. It delves into themes of loyalty, partnership, and the bond between humans and animals, highlighting the special role these dogs play in various investigations. The narrative may also touch on the challenges faced by handlers and the emotional connections formed during their work. Through vivid storytelling, it aims to capture the essence of this extraordinary relationship and the impact of these remarkable creatures in solving mysteries.

A study of the American novel from its beginnings. Subjects include Cooper, Melville, Dreiser, Hemingway, Dos Passos and Salinger.

This revised single-volume guide to England is arranged by region, with suggested itineraries for exploring the country's cities, towns and villages. It contains a wealth of historical detail, architectural descriptions, information about museums and galleries and local personalities.