Laughter, Literature, Violence, 1840-1930 investigates the strange, complex, even paradoxical relationship between laughter, on the one hand, and violence, war,

This book celebrates the centennial of Bliss's publication by offering new readings of some of Mansfield's most well-known stories.

The combined experience of authors throughout the ages offers a wealth of valuable information about the practice of creative writing. However, such lore can al

The present English version, authorized by the publishers and heirs of M. Merimee, is based on the third French Edition. New material of two sorts has been adde