presenting analysis, context, and crticism on commonly studied novels
Telgen, Diane
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.
Includes a brief biography of John Steinbeck, thematic and structural analysis of "Of Mice and Men", critical views, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Of Mice and Men, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.
Dr. Susan Shillinglaw of the Center for Steinbeck Studies discusses labor exploitation in the Salinas Valley during the Depression era to reinforce an appreciation of the lifestyle faced by migrant laborers.
Collects critical essays on John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," including selections by Kathleen Hicks, Tom Barden, Mimi Reisel Gladstein, and others; and includes a chronology of the life of the author.
"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.
Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.
Including: Life and background -- List of charactes -- General plot summary -- Chapter summaries and commentaries -- General meaning -- Character analyses -- Structure and style -- Questions for review -- Bibliography.
