Johnson, Claudia D

A collection of eighteen essays that critically examine Arthur Miller's classic story of social injustice during the late seventeenth century.

Examines how race is addressed in Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," discussing the controversies surrounding the book and how Twain's personal beliefs and experiences influenced his writing.

Like Moby Dick, these shorter works reflect many of the issues central to the 19th century and continue to illuminate contemporary social concerns.

A collection of historical documents, collateral readings, and commentary that provides insight into Jack London's 1903 adventure tale "Call of the Wild"; with suggested projects for oral or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.

Contains over forty primary documents that provide insight into the historical context in which Stephen Crane's Civil War novel "The Red Badge of Courage" was written.

Analyses the American classic offering key insights into the novel's historical and biographical contexts, its place in American literature, and its critical reception.

Provides a literary analysis of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.

Collection of historical documents, collateral readings, and commentary about the 1884 novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," including study questions, topics for research papers and class discussions, and lists of further reading.

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

Contains nine essays that describe how labor and workplace issues are presented in major works of literature such as Charles Dicken's "Hard Times" and John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath," and includes plot summaries and historical background information.