sex role in literature

Provides background on the life of Ernest Hemingway and the influences that shaped his life, features articles that explore gender roles as portrayed in his novel "The Sun Also Rises, " and examines issues of gender roles in the twenty-first century.

A collection of essays exploring the women's issues depicted in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening," with background information about the author, historical and contemporary views on women's issues, and a time line of the author's life and work.

A collection of essays exploring the role gender plays in Lorraine Hansberry's novel "A Raisin in the Sun.".

A guide to young adult literature that features authentic and teen-relatable information on healthy adolescent sexuality.

A collection of critical essays that examines sexuality in the comedies of William Shakespeare, including "The Taming of the Shrew," "Much Ado About Nothing," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and featuring biographical and critical information about the author.

Brings contemporary feminist theory to play in an examination of representations of gender in the dramas of Italian author Luigi Pirandello.

Explores the iconic comic book character, placing her in the historical context of women's evolving social roles in America.

Explores the origins and underlying meanings of the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood," and looks at how the story has evolved over the years to reflect changing gender roles.

Contains five essays that examine the role of female characters in Roman epic.