mothers and daughters in literature

Presents extracts from essays, reviews, and articles, including both American and British sources, that provide critical analyses of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter.".

Forty-seven African-American women provide their personal stories of mother-daughter relationships in poetry, essay, and personal narrative.

Contains essays in which the authors present critical analyses of the character of Hester Prynne from Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Scarlet Letter, " and consider her interaction with and influence on the novel's other characters.

Forty-seven black women provide their personal stories of black mother-daughter relationships in poetry, essay, and personal narrative.

A multidisciplinary study of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter." Includes current news articles showing the novel's relevance to today's society.

"An introduction to Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club for high school students, which includes relevant biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, and literary criticism for the novice reader"--Provided by publisher.