Literary Criticism : Book Notes

The Bear is one of the greatest hunting stories of all time, but is also one of the finest stories about the initiation of a young man into adulthood. Faulkner deals with sin, tainted wealth, duty to fellow human, and many other significant social issues. more...

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An important book of the 20th century because it is so horrifying and real, this is the diary of a young Jewish girl, which she wrote during the two years she was in hiding from Nazis in World War II. The account of an ordinary girl growing up in extraordinary times is timeless, filled with youth and suffering. more...

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A book told in and out of sequence, it recounts the lunacy of war. There is escapism, courage, and responsibility here, all dressed up in the existential absurdity and hilarity of a wartime setting. more...

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Called the greatest novel of the 20th century, this stream-of-consciousness epic tells a modern version of the ancient Ulysses , only this one takes place in one day in turn-of-the-century Dublin. It is difficult, funny, witty, and one of the most revolutionary novels of all time. more...

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The stories of this turn-of-the-century writer concern the disillusionment of modern man. To Kafka and to the people in his stories, life is often absurd and meaningless, with only a faint ray of fleeting hope. This concise supplement to Kafka's The Metamorphosis and other stories helps students understand the overall structure of the works, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author. more...

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