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Best-selling author Barbara Kingsolver's life and works are explored in this comprehensive, unique reference guide. Ideal for book club members and essential for high school students, this valuable resource introduces the plot summaries as well as theme and character analysis for seven of Kingsolver's major works. Kingsolver's usual topics, primarily focusing on the working class, environmental issues, feminism, and Native American studies, are closely examined in relation to current events and contemporary popular culture. Also discussed are Kingsolver's presence on the Internet, as well as the media's reception of the author. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking, analytical discussion questions, ideal for encouraging book club conversation as well as stimulating classroom discussion. The What Do I Read Next chapter will delight readers who enjoy Kingsolver's work. This guide is a must-have for public and high school library shelves! Best-selling author Barbara Kingsolver's life and works are explored in this comprehensive, unique reference guide. Ideal for book club members and essential for high school students, this valuable resource introduces the plot summaries as well as theme and character analysis for seven of Kingsolver's major works. Kingsolver's usual topics, primarily focusing on the working class, environmental issues, feminism, and Native American studies, are closely examined in relation to current events and contemporary popular culture. Also discussed are Kingsolver's presence on the Internet, as well as the media's reception of the author. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking, analytical discussion questions, ideal for encouraging book club conversation as well as stimulating classroom discussion. The What Do I Read Next chapter will delight readers who enjoy Kingsolver's work. This guide is a must-have for public and high school library shelves!Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-100313362912
ISBN-139780313362910
eBay Product ID (ePID)9081514924
Product Key Features
Publication Year2009
FormatHardcover
Publication NameReading Barbara Kingsolver
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Social Science
LanguageEnglish
Number of Pages160 Pages
SeriesThe Pop Lit Book Club Ser.
AuthorJennifer Warren, Lynn M. Houston
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
TypeStudy Guide
SubjectFeminism & Feminist Theory, Women Authors, American / General, Subjects & Themes / Politics
Dimensions
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Height0.4 in
Item Width6.1 in
Item Length9.2 in