Contains the script of the play adapted from the 1939 Steinbeck novel about the Joad family and their struggle to survive the Great Depression by leaving the dusty bowl of Oklahoma and heading west to California in search of a better life.
A collection of eighteen essays that critically examine Chinua Achebe's life and first novel, "Things Fall Apart, " discussing the novel's depiction of colonialism and the impact it had on the traditional values of the Igbo community.
Provides a comprehensive biography of Eugene O'Neill examining O'Neill's life and works. Discusses the ideas behind O'Neill's writings and his critical treatment of the American dream.
Addresses key authors and works in contemporary Canadian fiction, exploring cultural and historical contexts, and with essays surveying the critical conversations about them.
Examines the life and writing of young adult novelist Mildred D. Taylor, focusing on how her family background, as well an awareness of racism and inequality influenced her work.
