Novels for students. Volume 39 [eBook] : presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied novels / Sara Constantakis, project editor ; foreword by Anne Devereaux Jordan.
"ISSN 1094-3552." Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents:
American born Chinese by Gene Leun Yang -- Balzac and the little Chinese seamstress by Dai Sijie -- The cruel sea by Nicholas Monsarrat -- The grapes of wrath -- Half a life by Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul -- The help by Kathryn Stockett -- Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson -- The human comedy by William Saroyan -- Montana 1948 by Larry Watson -- The moonstone by Wilkie Collins -- Number the stars by Lois Lowry -- Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout -- Oryx and crake by Margaret Atwood -- The remains of the day.
Summary:
Provides critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work's cultural and historical significance.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.