Gloria Naylor : In Search of Sanctuary

Fowler, Virginia C.

ISBN 10: 0805740252 / ISBN 13: 9780805740257

Published by Cengage Gale, 1996

About this Item

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gloria Naylor : In Search of Sanctuary
• Publisher: Cengage Gale
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805740252
• ISBN 13: 9780805740257
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Twaynes United States Authors Series presents concise critical introductions to great writers and their works.

Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an authors work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volumeaddresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writers work. A reader new to the work under examination will, after reading theAuthors Series, be compelled to turn to the originals, bringing to the reading a basic knowledge and fresh critical perspectives.

Each volume features:

• A critical, interpretive study and explication of the authors works
• A brief biography of the author
• An accessible chronology outlining the life, work, and relevant historical background of the author
• Aids for further study -- complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index
• A readable style presented in a manageable length

About the Author

Virginia Fowler is an Associate Professor of English at Virginia Tech.