CliffsNotes on Faulkner's Light in August

Roberts, James L.

ISBN 10: 0822007444 / ISBN 13: 9780822007449

Editore: Cliff Notes, 1964

Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Codice articolo L18C-02317

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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

In CliffsNotes on Light in August, you meet the character of Joe Christmas, the protagonist, whom critics say is the only tragic figure in 20th-century literature. Joe's journey of self-realization and self-acceptance makes us aware that people must become a part of the community and assume responsibility not only for their own actions but also for the actions of fellow man.

This concise supplement to William Faulkner's Light in August helps you understand the overall structure of the work, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author. With expert commentaries and critical analyses, this study guide helps you explore the themes of involvement and responsibility to the community. Other features that help you study include

• A brief synopsis of the novel
• Chapter summaries and analyses
• In-depth character analyses
• Critical essays on style and structure
• An interactive quiz to test your knowledge
• Essay topics and review questions

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Titolo: CliffsNotes on Faulkner's Light in August
Casa editrice: Cliff Notes
Data di pubblicazione: 1964
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Good