Cliffs Notes on Joyce's Dubliners - Softcover

Sexton, Adam

 
9780764537158: Cliffs Notes on Joyce's Dubliners
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0764537156 ISBN 13: 9780764537158
Verlag: CliffsNotes, 2013

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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

CliffsNotes on Dubliners looks into a collection of stories that author James Joyce unites by place, time, and meaning.

Following a portrayal of scandalous and ugly human behavior in a series of straightforward stories, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries for each of 15 linked tales, narrative prose centered in Dublin, Ireland. Other features that help you figure out this important work include

  • Focus on the author’s education, literary style, and awards and honors
  • A synopsis of the book’s setting, characterization, dialogue, and point of view
  • Character analyses and critical essays
  • An interactive quiz, plus suggested essay questions and practice projects

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Adam Sexton is a teacher and freelance writer. He received a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.F.A. in Writing from Columbia University. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Inside you?ll find valuable insight on Joyce?s Dubliners, including:

Plot

  • Brief overall synopsis
  • Summaries of each story, including "Araby," "Eveline," and "The Dead"
  • Clear explanations and analysis

Characters

  • Character map for "The Dead"?who?s who at a glance
  • Character analysis

Themes

  • Discussions of paralysis, corruption, and other major themes
  • Critical essay on James Joyce and popular culture

Study Aids

  • Review Q&As and quote IDs
  • Essay questions and practice projects
  • Glossaries of key words and terms

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Verlag
CliffsNotes
Erscheinungsdatum
2013
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0764537156
ISBN 13 
9780764537158
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
78
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