John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath (1939) is one of the most widely read American novels. Much has been written about the book, yet a number of recent critics have challenged its merits and questioned its place in the canon. The novel was published near the end of the Great Depression, yet its issues remain provocative and current, generating considerable critical debate. For all the novel's apparent simplicity, its deeper levels are often difficult to grasp, requiring distinct participatory demands on its readers. This reference is a comprehensive introduction to Steinbeck's masterpiece.
An overview of Steinbeck's family life, reading, and personal experiences draws heavily on his letters and journals, illuminating his intentions. A detailed plot summary follows, along with an examination of the novel's genesis. The immediate social, cultural, and historical contexts surrounding the work, including the Dust Bowl, the Okie migration, and the Great Depression, are examined. The novel's major themes and ideas are considered, followed by a revealing analysis of Steinbeck's narrative art. The guide closes with a survey of the novel's critical reception and a bibliographical essay.
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John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath (1939) is one of the most widely read American novels. The novel was published near the end of the Great Depression, yet its issues remain provocative and current, generating considerable critical debate.
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Preface
Introduction
Content
Texts
Contexts
Ideas
Narrative Art
Reception
Bibliographical Essay
This comprehensive reference to Steinbeck's masterpiece includes an overview of the author's life and narrative artistry, a summary of the novel's plot and themes, and a survey of its critical reception.
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Ranging freely across time and national literatures, references in this series provide a comprehensive introduction to a major work of fiction or a significant collection of short stories. Each volume includes:
- Overview of the author's life and achievements
- Extensive plot summary
- Discussion of the text's publication history
- Examination of the historical and cultural contexts informing the work
- Consideration of major themes and ideas
- Analysis of the writer's narrative art, including language and imagery
- Survey of the fiction's critical and scholarly reception BL bibliographical essay
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780313318375
Publisert
2002-11-30
Utgiver
Vendor
Greenwood Press
Vekt
425 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UA, UU, 14, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
192
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