CliffsNotes on Faulkner's Short Stories (CliffsNotes on Literature) - Softcover

Roberts, James L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822004771 ISBN 13: 9780822004776

Publisher: CliffsNotes, 1997

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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background."CliffsNotes on Faulkner's Short Stories" explores five of William Faulkner's psychologically complex narratives: "A Rose for Emily, That Evening Sun, Barn Burning, Dry September, " and "Spotted Horses."Follow a common thread of Southern mores and prejudices as the author from Mississippi masterfully creates enduring settings and characters. This concise supplement includes commentaries and glossaries on all five short stories. Other features that help you understand these important works are.Background on the author. An introduction to YoknapatawphaCounty, the mythical county seating of Faulkner's making. Critical essay on the author's style. An interactive quiz, review questions, and suggested essay topics. Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides. AUTHOR: A Fullbright scholar at the University of Vienna, JAMES L. ROBERTS was Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He taught extensively at major universities throughout the world.

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Edition details

• Publisher: CliffsNotes
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0822004771
• ISBN 13: 9780822004776
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 74