CliffsNotes on Sinclair's The Jungle (Frommer's) - Softcover

Wasowski, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764586750 ISBN 13: 9780764586750

Publisher: CliffsNotes, 2000

Synopsis

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. With help from "CliffsNotes on The Jungle", you explore one of the first American social protest novels. At first look, the novel is a gritty investigation into the meatpacking industry; however, it evolves into a challenge to the policies and beliefs of our political organizations at the beginning of the 20th century. This concise supplement to Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" helps you understand the overall structure of the novel, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author. Other features that help you study include: chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis; character analyses of major players; a character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters; critical essays; a review section that tests your knowledge; glossaries of key words and terms. cCassic literature or modern modern-day treasure, you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from "CliffsNotes" study guides.

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About the Author

Richard Wasowski earned his M.A. from Ohio State University and teaches secondary English in Ashland.

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Edition details

• Publisher: CliffsNotes
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764586750
• ISBN 13: 9780764586750
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116