study guides

A guide to reading and understanding "The Grapes of Wrath" that provides information on the time period the novel takes place in and the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression.

Provides a literary analysis of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the novel was written.

A collection of social, cultural, and historical documents that are designed to help students read and understand J. D. Salinger's novel, "The Catcher in the Rye.".

Presents context for Charlotte Br?nte's novel "Jane Eyre" through historical writings on such topics as the Victorian governess and education for Victorian girls.

Present a guide to reading and understanding Sandra Cisneros' "The House on Mango Street," providing background on the author and novel, a list of characters, a summary of the story, and section-by-section summaries, analyses, and study questions.

Contains a biography of the author, critical essays on each of his works, thematic analysis of each short story, and more.