商品簡介
This reference is designed for use with high school students and community college students, especially those at pre-college level. Brief (6-10 page) entries offer plot synopses, historical and societal context, author biographical material, discussion questions, and essay ideas on a total of 31 classic and contemporary works. Contemporary works covered include The Amber Spyglass, by Philip Pullman; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J. K. Rowling; and Midnight’s Children, by Salman Rushdie. Classic works covered include The Door in the Wall, by H. G. Wells; The Man Who Would Be King, by Rudyard Kipling; and Hard Times, by Charles Dickens. The book includes b&w historical photos and illustrations, along with some contemporary photos of locations. Annotation c2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
