Social issues in literature

Discusses the theme of death in the poetry of Emily Dickinson.

Provides background on author Robert Cormier and the influences that shaped his life, features eleven articles that explore peer pressure as portrayed in his novel "The Chocolate War," and examines contemporary perspectives on peer pressure.

Explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in George Orwell's political fiction, Animal Farm, also features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

Explores colonialism in Joseph Conrad's, Heart of darkness, as a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

Explores slavery in Toni Morrison's, Beloved, as a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

A collection of essays that explores the theme of women's search for independence in Charlotte Bront?'s novel "Jane Eyre," with information on the author's life, the social climate for women when the book was written, and contemporary social issues related to the novel.

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.

This book presents selected writings representing a variety of perspectives on war found in "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles.