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Novels for Students: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Commonly Studied Novels
Contributor(s): Galens, David A. (Editor)
ISBN: 0787660299     ISBN-13: 9780787660291
Publisher: Gale Cengage
OUR PRICE:   $209.48  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: March 2003
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Annotation: Each volume in the "Novels for Students Series contains easily accessible and context-rich discussions of the literary and historical significance of approximately 15 major works from various cultures and time periods, including concise synopses of plot, characters and themes; a brief author biography; a discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance; and excerpted criticism.
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BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Reference
- Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature
- Literary Criticism | Poetry
Dewey: 808.307
Series: Novels for Students
Physical Information: 1.17" H x 8.64" W x 11.48" (2.60 lbs) 326 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Each volume of Novels for Students contains easily accessible and content-rich discussions of the literary and historical background of 12 to 15 works from various cultures and time periods. Each novel included in this new resource was specially chosen by an advisory panel of teachers and librarians -- experts who have helped us define the information needs of students and ensure the age-appropriateness of this references content.

Here are some of the novels they will find:

  • The Big Sleep by Raymond (Thornton) Chandler
  • Death in Venice by Thomas Mann
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman (Joseph) (Jr.) Alexie
  • Schindlers List by Thomas (Michael) Keneally
  • Smillas Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg
  • And more

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