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This informative volume explores William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream through the lens of sexuality. The book examines Shakespeare’s life and influences and offers readers a series of essays for…
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Ernest Hemingway’s depiction of war in his novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is one without clear ideological or moral imperatives. The story wrestles with themes of wartime and violence…
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This compelling volume examines Zora Neale Hurston’s life and writings, with a specific look at key ideas related to Their Eyes Were Watching God. Essays discuss a variety of topics…
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…
Jack London’s The Call of the Wild became an immediate literary sensation upon publication, selling out its first print run and gaining critical acclaim nationwide. The popular adventure story follows…
Anthology of curated essays exploring Donald Trump’s role as leader of the Republican party and what will happen to the party beyond his presidency –
The insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 sent shockwaves around the world. Suddenly, the United States, for many the gold standard of democracy and stability, seemed at…
Despite the name, trigger warnings have nothing to do with gun control, and safe spaces don’t necessarily mean state-of-the-art panic rooms. Instead, these terms and the phrase microaggressions relate to…
"Anthology of essays exploring the effect of social media on teens today. Includes introductions, guided reading questions, and resources"--
Gary Wiener
Refugees search for safety in new countries after they are forced to leave home, but some people are afraid of them and treat them poorly in the countries they escape…
Given their positions as representatives of the public, people tend to believe that elected officials and other politicians should be held to a high ethical standard. However, certain issues have…
This enlightening book compares the lives and careers of four great women’s tennis players: Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova and Martina Navratilova. Each of these women is a legend…
Offers an in-depth examination of gender as presented in Lorraine Hansberry’s A raisin in the sun, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue.
In recent years, high-profile whistleblowers like the NSA's Edward Snowden and Facebook's Frances Haugen have stirred up plenty of controversy, forcing Americans to judge whether these people are heroes or…
The word privilege gets thrown around a lot during discussions of inequality in America, whether it be about race, gender, or wealth. But how serious an issue is privilege, really…
The United States government seems to be stuck in a partisan stalemate. While such frustrating periods of deadlock have occurred throughout history, there also have been times of stunning progress…
Garry Larson
Gary Larson created eight original color cartoons exclusively for this collection–including portrayals of Wiener Dog Art in the style of the great masters. The book also exhibits more than 100…
