Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club: Comprehensive Research & Study Guides

Harold Bloom

ISBN 10: 1604135743 / ISBN 13: 9781604135749

Published by Chelsea House Pub, 2009

Aus Bibliothek aussortiert; Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. - Concise critical excerpts that provide a scholarly overview of each work - "The Story Behind the Story," detailing the conditions under which the work was written - A biographical sketch of the author, a descriptive list of characters, an extensive summary and analysis, and an annotated bibliography. Seller Inventory # 7a034828-691c-4625-b050-e545f5814c0c

Synopsis:

The Joy Luck Club explores the lives of the women in four Chinese-American families and the daughters who struggle to fulfill or reject the cultural and familial expectations placed on them. Residing in San Francisco's Chinatown, the characters reveal themselves through their stories to be incredibly strong women. This guide to ""The Joy Luck Club"" includes helpful critical excerpts for those studying the book, an annotated bibliography, an index for quick reference, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Review: "This series offers scholarly analysis in a highly readable format. Whether the books are used by students to supplement their reading of the works or as a source for research assignments, they would be an outstanding addition to high school libraries."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club: Comprehensive ...
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Other
Condition: Fair