Johnson, Claudia Durst

A collection of essays that explores the theme of women's search for independence in Charlotte Bront?'s novel "Jane Eyre," with information on the author's life, the social climate for women when the book was written, and contemporary social issues related to the novel.

A collection of essays exploring the women's issues depicted in Alice Walker's "The Color Purple," 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.

Contains seventeen essays that examine how Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" explores the theme of war while reflecting society's attitudes toward military conflicts.

Explores the concept of colonialism in Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," with background information on the author.

Features a collection of essays that explore F. Scott Fitzgerald's background and the issues of class conflict as seen in his play "The Great Gatsby." Features essays discussing modern views on class conflict issues.

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.

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

A collection of essays that explores the theme of women's search for independence in Charlotte Bront?'s novel "Jane Eyre," with information on the author's life, the social climate for women when the book was written, and contemporary social issues related to the novel.

Contains seventeen essays that examine how Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" explores the theme of war while reflecting society's attitudes toward military conflicts.