Social issues in literature

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Wildness in Jack London's The call of the wild

2014
Provides background on the life of American author Jack London and the influences that shaped his life, and features essays that explore wildness as portrayed in his novel "The Call of the Wild.".

Wilderness Adventure in Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild

"This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature. It looks at a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue that is reflected in it"--.

Wilderness Adventure in Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild

"This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature. It looks at a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue that is reflected in it"--.

Violence in Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games Trilogy

"This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature. It looks at a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue that is reflected in it"--.

War in Ernest Hemingway's A farewell to arms

2014
A collection of critical essays about Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms.".

Slavery in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

2014
A collection of essays exploring the theme of slavery in "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," includes background on Frederick Douglass and comtemporary perspectives on slavery.

Class conflict in Charles Dickens's A tale of two cities

2014
Collects essays that examine the issue of class conflict in Charles Dickens's "A Tale of Two Cities." Includes biographical and critical information about the author.

Sexuality in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

2014
Explores work of literature through the lens of major social issue, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives about sexuality in William Shakespeare's, A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Race in the poetry of Langston Hughes

2014
A collection of essays about the life and poetry of Langston Hughes.

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