Looks at the life and work of Pablo Picasso, following the development of his artistic style and his influence on twentieth-century art

Discusses the life of Nathaniel Hawthorne and the historical context, plot, themes, characters, and literary analysis of his "psychological romance" novel, "The Scarlet Letter."

Contains critical essays that analyze important literary works of the Victorian era.

Fulfills the standards: "Culture," Time, Continuity, and Change," "Individuals, Groups, and Institutions," "Power, Authority, and Governance," and "Global Connections" from the National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Standards for High School. Fulfills the standards: "Chronological Thinking," "Historical Comprehension," and "Historical Research Capabilities" from the National History Education Standards for World History, Grades 5-12.