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Passing by Nella Larsen, ISBN 0375758135 : First published to critical acclaim in 1929, Passing firmly established Nella Larsen's prominence among women writers of the Harlem Renaissance. The Modern Library is proud to present Passing--an electrifying story of two women who cross the color line in 1920s New York--together with a new Introduction by the Obie Award- winning playwright and novelist Ntozake Shange. Irene Redfield, the novel's protagonist, is a woman with an enviable life. She and her husband, Brian, a prominent physician, share a comfortable Harlem town house with their sons. Her work arranging charity balls that gather Harlem's elite creates a sense of purpose and respectability for Irene. But her hold on this world begins to slip the day she encounters Clare Kendry, a childhood friend with whom she had lost touch. Clare--light-skinned, beautiful, and charming--tells Irene how, after her father's death, she left behind the black neighborhood of her adolescence and began passing for white, hiding her true identity from everyone, including her racist husband. As Clare begins inserting herself into Irene's life, Irene is...
Taltos: Lives of the Mayfair Witches by Anne Rice, ISBN 0345404319 : "ANNE RICE WILL LIVE ON THROUGH THE AGES OF LITERATURE." --San Francisco Chronicle "TALTOS IS THE THIRD BOOK IN A SERIES KNOWN AS THE LIVES OF THE MAYFAIR WITCHES . . . Their haunted heritage has brought the family great wealth, which is exercised from a New Orleans manse with Southern gentility; but of course such power cannot escape notice . . . or challenge. . . Rice is a formidable talent. . . [Taltos] is a curious amalgam of gothic, glamour fiction, alternate history, and high soap opera." --The Washington Post Book World "AN INTRICATE, STUNNING IMAGINATION." --Los Angeles Times Book Review "SPELLBINDING . . . MYTHICAL . . . Anne Rice is a pure storyteller." --Cosmopolitan "BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN." --Kirkus Reviews (starred) "Her power of invention seems boundless. . . . She has made a masterpiece of the morbid, worthy of Poe's daughter. . . . It is hard to praise sufficiently the originality of Miss Rice.
Greek Classics by Mary Ellen Snodgrass, ISBN 0822005662 : Cliffs Notes on Greek Classics is the only reference book you need to understand the ideological and literary influence of the Greek civilization. A fully-indexed guide designed for students of: English Literature World Literature Classical Literature and Languages Philosophy History Theater and Drama Women' s Studies Music and Art ReligionUse for concise overviews of Greek playwrights, poets, prose writers, historians and philosophers.Find term paper ideas and essay topics.Check facts, dates, spelling and pronunciation.Identify major Greek literary movements.Understand the origins of Western drama.Discover the genesis of such ideas as the Oedipus Complex, the Golden Mean, the Golden Fleece, the Trojan Horse, the Socratic Method and Platonic Love.Recognize literary allusions to people and events such as the Olympic Games, the Bronze Age, the Fates, Medea, Electra and the Muses.Comprehend, through example, such literary terms as medias res, hubris and nemesis.Place Greek authors in historical context and chronological relationship to one another.Review major events of Greek civil wars as disc...
Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Cliffs Notes by James L. Roberts, ISBN 0822004089 : The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. "CliffsNotes on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" explores the double life of a man whose persona swings from honorable and distinguished to repugnant and repulsive. Following a fascinating character study, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries for each chapter within the nineteenth-century novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include A look into the life of the author, Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson Character list and expanded analysis Plot summary that shares an overview of the novel Review questions and suggested essay topics Selected bibliography Classic literature or modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
The Old Testament Speaks by John Loudon, ISBN 0062516744 : Here is a freshly updated edition of one of the most popular introductions to the history and literature of the Old Testament. "The Old Testament Speaks offers a clear picture of the archaeological, geographical, historical, and linguistic dimensions of God's covenant with his people from the time of Abraham to the coming of the Messiah. "The Old Testament Speaks examines the historical and religious life of the Hebrews, integrates the development of non-hebraic cultures with conventional biblical history, and reviews the best modern scholarly research in placing the Scriptures in their Near Eastern setting. Samuel J. Schultz emphasizes the importance of letting the Scriptures tell their own stories. He makes selective use of the best and latest literature in Old Testament studies, and offers a balanced perspective. Schultz sifts the facts and follows them to their inevitable conclusions. However, when the evidence is not definitive, he exercises caution, presenting his own interpretation as only one of several possible views. Schultz also appraises the impact of recent archaeological and hi...
Gone for Soldiers by Jeff M. Shaara, ISBN 0345427513 : In this stunning, unforgettable novel, Jeff Shaara carries us back thirteen years before the Civil War, when that momentous conflict's most familiar names are fighting for another cause, junior officers marching under the same flag in an unfamiliar land, experiencing combat for the first time in the Mexican-American War. "BRILLIANT DOES NOT EVEN BEGIN TO DESCRIBE THE SHAARA GIFT." --Atlanta Journal-Constitution SHAARA RELIES "ON THE HISTORY BEHIND THE MEN AND THEIR CAMPAIGNS TO TELL THE TALE. . . . Most poignant of all is the appearance of so many characters who will fight under opposing flags 13 years later. Stonewall Jackson shows up as a humorless young lieutenant with a spiritual reverence for his artillery, and Ulysses S. Grant awkwardly meets [Robert E.] Lee. . . . The salvaging of such episodes from history is ultimately a patriotic task, deserving of gratitude." --The Washington Post Book World "COMPELLING . . . THRILLING . . . Shaara briskly drives the U.S. forces to Mexico City, building suspense at each battle, all towards the climactic storming of the gates of the capital...
Glass Menagerie and the Street Car by James L. Roberts, ISBN 0822005336 : The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. "CliffsNotes on Glass Menagerie & Streetcar Named Desire" explores two popular plays, both of which take place in the South and borrow heavily from author Tennessee Williams's own life experiences. Following stories marked by struggle among loved ones, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each scene within the works. Other features that help you figure out this important work include Personal background on the playwright Introduction to and synopsis of the plays In-depth analyses of the cast of characters Review section that features interactive quizzes and suggested essay topics Selected bibliographies for both plays Classic literature or modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
A Midsummer Night's Dream by Karin Jacobson, ISBN 0764586726 : The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. In "CliffsNotes on A Midsummer Night's Dream," you dig into Shakespeare's entertaining story of young lovers as they're toyed with by mischievous forest sprites. Shakespeare claimed to have written this romantic comedy to show that "love hath no law but its own." This study guide follows the action from scene to scene with commentaries that bring sense to the entertaining play, which is neither realistic nor tragic. Other features that help you figure out this important work include Life and background of the author Introduction to and synopsis of the play Analyses of all the characters and a character map Summaries of each of the five acts A review section that tests your knowledge and suggests essay topics Classic literature or modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Emma, Cliffs Notes by Thomas J. Roundtree, ISBN 0822004348 : The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. "CliffsNotes on Emma" explores a satiric novel that stabs at manners and social classes, all the while delivering entertainment in a mild comic tone and sharing a lesson for the moralist. Following the heroine's slow and bumpy growth from self-deception to self-knowledge, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries on each chapter within the three-volume plot structure. Other features that help you figure out this important work include Life and background of the author Introduction to and synopsis of the novel Critical analysis of plot, setting, point of view, characters, theme, and style Review questions and selected bibliography for further research Classic literature or modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Mushroom in the Rain by Mirra Ginsburg, ISBN 0689714416 : -- Sparkling, expansive fun, sure to be a runaway story hour success". -- Kirkus Reviews, pointered review Vividly colored humorous pen-and-ink illustrations greatly enhance the simple tale of an ant who takes shelter under a small mushroom during a downpour.... This lively -- and instructive -- twist on the familiar theme that there is always room for one more will captivate kids".
Twain's a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court : The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. In "CliffsNotes on A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, " you dig into Mark Twain's notably caustic account of a culture clash in medieval society. Transported back in time from the nineteenth century, the story's central character attempts to introduce "modern" changes to his new place in the sixth century. This study guide follows the action from chapter to chapter with commentaries that bring sense to the entertaining satire. Other features that help you figure out this important work include Life and background of the author Introduction to and synopsis of the book Summaries of each chapter within the work A review section that tests your knowledge and suggests essay topics Classic literature or modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Cliffs Notes on Mythology by Weigel, James, Jr., ISBN 0822008653 : The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. In "CliffsNotes on Mythology, " you'll review the myths from seven different cultures and gain an overview of the stories that people have lived by from ancient times to the present. The gods and their stories depict life's lessons and personal relationships and present a moral code of human conduct. These stories are also a map to understanding history. This CliffsNotes guide covers Egyptian, Babylonian, Indian, Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologies, as well as the Arthurian legends. Features that help you figure out these important works include An introduction to mythology The main gods of various cultures Review questions Recommended readings Genealogical tables of major gods Classic literature or modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
The Lexicon: An Unauthorized Guide to Harry Potter Fiction and Related Materials : "Stealing a march on all competitors ... this wins points for currency, and all but the most obsessive readers will find it unexcelled for ease of use as a quick reference guide." -Kirkus Reviews [[ "The perfect accompaniment to any library already strong in Harry Potter fans." -Midwest Book Review [[ "If you want to understand the marvelously complex world that underlies Harry Potter this is the book for you." -Michael Perry, author of Untangling Tolkein. [[ "Highly recommended for fans of the truth. The best book of its kind published to date." -Harry Potter Latino. [[ "Essential for fanatics, essential for new fans.
Waiting by Ha Jin, ISBN 0375706410 : "In Waiting, Ha Jin portrays the life of Lin Kong, a dedicated doctor torn by his love for two women: one who belongs to the New China of the Cultural Revolution, the other to the ancient traditions of his family's village. Ha Jin profoundly understands the conflict between the individual and society, between the timeless universality of the human heart and constantly shifting politics of the moment. With wisdom, restraint, and empathy for all his characters, he vividly reveals the complexities and subtleties of a world and a people we desperately need to know."--Judges' Citation, National Book Award "Ha Jin's novel could hardly be less theatrical, yet we're immediately engaged by its narrative structure, by its wry humor and by the subtle, startling shifts it produces in our understanding of characters and their situation."--"The New York Times Book Review "Subtle and complex--his best work to date. A moving meditation on the effects of time upon love."--"The Washington Post "A high achievement indeed."--Ian Buruma, "The New York Review of Books "A portrait of Chinese provincial lif...
The Legend of the Bluebonnet: An Old Tale of Texas by Tomie dePaola, ISBN 0698113594 : This favorite legend, based on Comanche lore, tells the story of how the bluebonnet, the state flower of Texas, came to be. A "Reading Rainbow" Review Title, an American Bookseller #1 Pick of the List Book, Booklist Children's Editors' Choice, NCSS Notable Children's Trade Book. Full color.
El Arroyo de La Llorona y Otros Cuentos by Sandra Cisneros, ISBN 0679768041 : The highly acclaimed short story collection by the author of The House on Mango Street is now available in a Spanish edition. El arroyo de La Llorana brings to life an astonishing array of characters and, like La casa en Mango Street, promises to become a book that will be cherished around the world. "Radiant."--New York Times Book Review.
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola, ISBN 0698113608 : This vivid retelling of an old Texas legend reveals how the Indian paintbrush, the state flower of Wyoming, first bloomed, and how a young brave dreams of creating a painting that will capture the beauty of a sunset. "A handsome retelling".--Booklist, starred review. An American Bookseller Pick of the List Book. A NCSS Notable Children's Trade Book. Full color.
Light : Published in the U.K to rave reviews, M. John Harrison's newest novel takes a stunning foray into the hot subgenre of New Space Opera, as it masterfully weaves together three intertwining strands of narrative that explore the mystery and the meaning of three enigmatic objects.
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