MAX Notes on J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye' - Softcover

Holzman, Robert; Perkins, Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0878917527 ISBN 13: 9780878917525

Publisher: Research & Education Association,U.S., 1995

Synopsis

MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

About this title

Review

"Harold Bloom is the world's leading Literary critic" - The Times 28.11.00"

About the Author

Considered the world's cheif authority on Shakespeare, Harold Bloom is now in his 46th year of teaching at Yale University. His latest book How to Read and Why joins a prodigious literary output which includes the editorship of this flagship study guide series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Research & Education Association,U.S.
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0878917527
• ISBN 13: 9780878917525
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128