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Product Identifiers

PublisherCengage GALE

ISBN-100805775188

ISBN-139780805775181

eBay Product ID (ePID)736051

Product Key Features

Number of Pages194 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMark Twain

Publication Year1988

SubjectWomen Authors, Children's & Young Adult Literature, American / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism

AuthorJohn C. Gerber

SeriesUnited States Authors Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight2.1 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN87-028816

Dewey Edition19

Series Volume NumberNo. 535

Dewey Decimal818/.409

SynopsisTwaynes United States Authors Series presents concise critical introductions to great writers and their works. Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an authors work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volumeaddresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writers work. A reader new to the work under examination will, after reading theAuthors Series, be compelled to turn to the originals, bringing to the reading a basic knowledge and fresh critical perspectives. Each volume features: A critical, interpretive study and explication of the authors works A brief biography of the author An accessible chronology outlining the life, work, and relevant historical background of the author Aids for further study -- complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index A readable style presented in a manageable length, Twaynes United States Authors Series presents concise critical introductions to great writers and their works. Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an authors work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volumeaddresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writers work. A reader new to the work under examination will, after reading the Authors Series, be compelled to turn to the originals, bringing to the reading a basic knowledge and fresh critical perspectives. Each volume features: A critical, interpretive study and explication of the authors works A brief biography of the author An accessible chronology outlining the life, work, and relevant historical background of the author Aids for further study -- complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index A readable style presented in a manageable length

LC Classification NumberPS1338.G47 1988