depressions in literature

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Grapes of Wrath, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

"In this nonfiction companion to the popular novel Bud, Not Buddy, students will learn about the Great Depression, the real jazz musicians during that era, and other interesting facts about what life was like during this time."--Provided by publisher.

Presents a comprehensive bibliography of juvenile and young adult literature of the Great Depression era of the 1930s and includes both fiction and nonfiction, biographies, oral histories, memoirs, and photographs, and music.

"Through a diversity of primary source resources that include works by politicians and literary figures, book reviews, and interviews, this book enables student readers to better understand literature of the Great Depression in context through original documents; provides readers with an understanding of the great cultural issues of life in America in the 1930s; integrates and aligns material for the ELA Common Core Standards and American literature and social studies curriculum, supplying useful tools to support literary works--analysis, history, document excerpts, discussion questions, and areas for study; places three of the most significant writers of the decade within the sources of turmoil that affected their fiction; enables readers to construct their own visions of how three great writers represented the changing aspects of American culture in that era"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a guide to John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath, " published near the end of the Great Depression, covering the plot; major themes and ideas; social, cultural, and historical influences; and critical response.

Presents critical essays on John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Presents a guide to understanding John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath, " featuring biographical information about the author, a summary and analysis of the text, a character list, and critical essays.

A guide to reading and understanding "The Grapes of Wrath" that provides information on the time period the novel takes place in and the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression.

A collection of primary documents that provide historical, social, economic, and regional background information about Steinbeck's novellas "Of Mice and Men, " "The Red Pony, " and "The Pearl.".