Winner of the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and specifically cited by the Swedish Academy when Hemingway received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954, "The Old Man and the Sea" remains one of the
This casebook begins by establishing the dramatic and literary concerns of the play, such as structure, themes, poetic language, and original sources and classical inspiration. Four historical context
An anthology of readings, mostly excerpts, commenting on Shakespeare's final play from such perspectives as colonialism, magic, power, society, performance and interpretation, and contemporary applica
Sexual misconduct of society's leaders, the plight of single mothers, the separation of church and state -- all are burning issues of the 1990s which sparked outrage and controversy 150 years earlier
Documents and discussion materials including an account of the Franks' life in Germany before emigrating to Holland, first-person accounts of Anne's last seven months in deportation and concentration
A seemingly simple tale of schoolboys marooned on an island, Lord of the Flies has proven to be one of the most enigmatic and provocative pieces of literature ever published. This casebook probes the
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Since its publication in 1985, Annie John has become one of the most widely taught novels in American high schools. Part of its appeal lies in its unique setting, the island of Antigua. This interdisc
When "The Grapes of Wrath" was published in 1939, it had an explosive effect on the public, calling attention to the problems of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression. This casebook provide
To help students penetrate Melville's enigmatic stories "Bartleby the Scrivener" and "Billy Budd," Johnson (English, U. of Alabama) provides literary and historical commentary on the works as well as
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