One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest: Rising to Heroism (Twayne's Masterwork Studies) - Softcover

Porter, M. Gilbert

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9780805780376: One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest: Rising to Heroism (Twayne's Masterwork Studies)
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ISBN 10: 0805780378 ISBN 13: 9780805780376
Publisher: Twayne Pub, 1988

Synopsis

Written in an easy-to-read, accessible style by teachers with years of classroom experience, Masterwork Studies are guides to the literary works most frequently studied in high school. Presenting ideas that spark imaginations, these books help students to gain background knowledge on great literature useful for papers and exams. The goal of each study is to encourage creative thinking by presenting engaging information about each work and its author. This approach allows students to arrive at sound analyses of their own, based on in-depth studies of popular literature. Each -- Illuminates themes and concepts of a classic text -- Uses clear, conversational language -- Is an accessible, manageable length from 140 to 170 pages -- Includes a chronology of the author's life and era -- Provides an overview of the historical context -- Offers a summary of its critical reception -- Lists primary and secondary sources and index

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Publisher
Twayne Pub
Publication date
1988
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0805780378
ISBN 13 
9780805780376
Binding
Paperback
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