In 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird was published to critical acclaim. To
commemorate To Kill a Mockingbird's 50th anniversary, Michael J. Meyer
has assembled a collection of new essays that celebrate this enduring
work of American literature. These essays approach the novel from
educational, legal, social, and thematic perspectives. Harper Lee's
only novel won the Pulitzer Prize and was transformed into a beloved
film starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. An American classic that
frequently appears in middle school and high school curriculums, the
novel has been subjected to criticism for its subject matter and
language. Still relevant and meaningful, To Kill a Mockingbird has
nonetheless been under-appreciated by many critics. There are few
books that address Lee's novel's contribution to the American canon
and still fewer that offer insights that can be used by teachers and
by students. These essays suggest that author Harper Lee deserves more
credit for skillfully shaping a masterpiece that not only addresses
the problems of the 1930s but also helps its readers see the problems
and prejudices the world faces today. Intended for high school and
undergraduate usage, as well as for teachers planning to use To Kill a
Mockingbird in their classrooms, this collection will be a valuable
resource for all teachers of American literature.
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ISBN
9780810877238
Publisert
2012
Utgiver
Vendor
Scarecrow Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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