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Marietta Holley: Marietta Holley
Contributor(s): Curry, Jane (Author)
ISBN: 0805740201     ISBN-13: 9780805740202
Publisher: Twayne Publishers
OUR PRICE:   $47.52  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: December 1995
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Annotation: Twayne's United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works.

Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volume addresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writer's work.

Each volume features:

-- A critical, interpretive study and explication of the author's works

-- A brief biography of the author

-- An accessible chronology outlining the life, the work, and relevant historical context

-- Aids for further study: complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index

-- A readable style presented in a manageable length

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | American - General
- Literary Criticism | Women Authors
- Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature
Dewey: 813.4
LCCN: 95008678
Series: Twayne's United States Authors
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.74" W x 8.84" (0.73 lbs) 114 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Twaynes United States Authors Series presents concise critical introductions to great writers and their works.

Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an authors work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volumeaddresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writers work. A reader new to the work under examination will, after reading theAuthors Series, be compelled to turn to the originals, bringing to the reading a basic knowledge and fresh critical perspectives.

Each volume features:

  • A critical, interpretive study and explication of the authors works
  • A brief biography of the author
  • An accessible chronology outlining the life, work, and relevant historical background of the author
  • Aids for further study -- complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index
  • A readable style presented in a manageable length