Johnson, Claudia Durst

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 women's social issues that are highlighted in Alice Walker's "The Color Purple.".

This book presents selected writings representing a variety of perspectives on social and psychological disorder that is highlighted in the literary works of Edgar Allan Poe.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of American writer, William Faulkner.

This volume explores the poetry of Emily Dickinson, looking at the way death and dying are reflected in it, and features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives. Also included is biographical and critical information about Emily Dickinson's life.

Discusses a work of literature about patriarchy in Sandra Cisneros's the house on Mango street through the lens of the major social issue reflected, as well as a variety of perspectives on the literary work and the social issue being discussed.