annie john

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

A collection of thirty primary documents and commentary that provide insight into the historical, social, and cultural contexts of Jamaica Kincaid's 1985 novel "Annie John," with study questions, topics for research papers, and lists of further reading.