A collection of ten critical assessments of Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club," that explores the lives of women in four Chinese American families; and includes introduction by Harold Bloom, chronology, and notes.
Collects critical essays on Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club, " including selections by Karl Taro Greenfeld, Neil Heims, Patricia L. Hamilton, and others; and includes a chronology of the life of the author.
A guide to reading and understanding three novels written by Asian American writer Amy Tan that includes information on the characters, narrative strategies, plot development, literary devices, setting, and major themes of each novel.
Explores the life and career of Amy Tan, from her childhood in California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.
Explores the life and career of author Amy Tan, from her childhood in Oakland, California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.
A collection of essays that explores how women's issues are presented in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club;" provides information on the author's life and the writing of the text; and looks at contemporary perspectives on various women's issues. Includes discussion questions, a list of suggested reading, and a bibliography.
