presenting analysis, context, and crticism on commonly studied novels
Napierkowski, Marie Rose
Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.
Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Call of the Wild, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.
Presents a cartoon version of London's story of a dog who becomes the leader of a wolf pack in the Klondike gold fields, and features essays on the author, background, themes, characters, and significance of the work.
Includes a brief biography of Jack London, thematic and structural analysis of "The Call of the Wild", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.
Provides background on the life of American author Jack London and the influences that shaped his life, and features essays that explore wildness as portrayed in his novel "The Call of the Wild.".
Provides background on the life of American author Jack London and the influences that shaped his life, and features essays that explore wildness as portrayed in his novel "The Call of the Wild.".
a student casebook to issues, sources, and historical documents
Johnson, Claudia D
2000
A collection of historical documents, collateral readings, and commentary that provides insight into Jack London's 1903 adventure tale "Call of the Wild"; with suggested projects for oral or written exploration, and lists of further reading.
An anthology of critical essays that provide a wide range of information and opinion about the early twentieth-century novel "Call of the Wild," and its author, Jack London.