Examines how race is addressed in Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," discussing the controversies surrounding the book and how Twain's personal beliefs and experiences influenced his writing.
Provides background on the life of American poet Walt Whitman and his influences, features thirteen articles that explore his views on democracy as reflect in his writings, and examines issues of democracy in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
A collection of essays exploring the theme of censorship in Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451," with background information on censorship during Bradbury's time, the author's life, social issues related to the novel, and other topics.
Contains fourteen essays that explores how women's issues are presented in Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale;" provides information the author's life and the writing of the text; and looks at contemporary perspectives on various women's issues. Includes discussion questions, a list of suggested reading, and a bibliography.
A collection of essays exploring the women's issues depicted in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening," with background information about the author, historical and contemporary views on women's issues, and a time line of the author's life and work.
A collection of essays exploring the women's issues depicted in Alice Walker's "The Color Purple," with background information about the author, historical and contemporary views on women's issues, and a time line of the author's life and work.
Contains seventeen essays that examine how Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" explores the theme of war while reflecting society's attitudes toward military conflicts.
Contains articles that provide background on the life of author John Knowles, explore the meaning of war in his novel "A Separate Peace," and provide contemporary perspectives on war.
