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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCengage GALE
ISBN-10080577825X
ISBN-139780805778250
eBay Product ID (ePID)6038697626
Product Key Features
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameTim O'brien
SubjectWomen Authors, Children's & Young Adult Literature, Subjects & Themes / Historical events, American / General
Publication Year1997
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism
AuthorTobey C. Herzog
SeriesUnited States Authors Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight2.3 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN97-025478
Dewey Edition21
Series Volume NumberVol. 691
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal813/.54
SynopsisTwaynes 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, 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 the Authors 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