When the matriarch of the Bundren family dies, her family must confront the daunting task of transporting her body across the state of Mississippi for burial in her hometown. As…

When an extramarital affair with a minister results in a child, Hester Pryne is publically shamed and ostracized by her community in Puritan Boston. Her subsequent attempts at a quiet…

This title offers an in-depth examination of colonialism as presented in Chinua Achebe’s novel Things Fall Apart, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the use of…

One of Kurt Vonnegut’s most influential works, Slaughterhouse-Five is a science fiction-inspired tale that touches upon the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, an American soldier, in the time before, during, and…

Through these documents, the reader also gains a taste for the historical events which influenced the novel as well as the novel’s relevance in today’s world. The significant parallels of…

"A solid,... well-written contribution to Hawthorne criticism... The author is thoroughly in control of what has been written about Hawthorne and skillfully places her own work in the context of…

This title explores the events surrounding the doomed flight of the space shuttle Challenger, providing background information on the event, examining related controversies, and offering personal narratives from those who…