presenting analysis, context and criticism 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.
Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.
Including: Life of the author -- Brief summary of the novel -- List of characters -- Summaries and commentaries -- Critical analysis -- Character analyses -- Review questions -- Selected bibliography -- "Great expectations" genealogy.
A guide to studying Charles Dickens's "Great Expectations," featuring a complete plot summary and analysis, character analyses, explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols, and a review quiz.
A guide to "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens, offering biographical information about the author, an analysis of the text, and critical excerpts about the work.