Novels for students. Volume 38 [eBook] : presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied novels / Sara Constantakis, project editor ; foreword by Anne Devereaux Jordan.
Description based on print version record. "ISSN 1094-3552." Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents:
The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian (by Sherman Alexie) -- Digging to America (by Anne Tyler) -- Dreaming in Cuban (by Cristina Garcia) -- The fifth child (by Doris Lessing) -- Gone with the wind -- My brother Sam is dead (by James Lincoln Collier) -- My name is Asher Lev (by Chaim Potok) -- Neuromancer (by William Gibson) -- The pathfinder; or, The inland sea (by James Fenimore Cooper) -- Schindler's list -- The shipping news (by Annie Proulx) -- Sister of my heart (by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni) -- A town like Alice (by Nevil Shute) -- The unvanquished (by William Faulkner).
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.