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The Bell Jar as a Bildungsroman Novel
Sylvia Plath takes the bildungsroman novel, which is typically a young man's journey to discover his place in society, and accommodates to the feminist position.
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Mark Twain Born in Missouri
Mark Twain, who was the most celebrated American writer of his time, believed that "the secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven."
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Review of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Despite only being published in 2008, Rebecca Miller's story of Pippa Lee and her complex past is already a modern classic which has spawned a successful film adaptation.
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A Brief History of Pulp Fiction
The rise of pulp fiction coincides with the rise of literacy and consumerism. This article outlines the growth of the pulps from the 1920s to the present day.
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Best John Grisham Books
Most know about John Grisham's books that have been made into movies. But his best novels have yet to made into movies.
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Themes in The Bell Jar
The themes in Sylvia Plath's novel, The Bell Jar, are the closely interwoven concerns of identity.
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Minor Men in The Bell Jar
To understand what happens in The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath you need to know how all the characters compliment or contrast with the main character Esther Greenwood.
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Playing House By Fredrica Wagman
The story of one woman's struggle with the lasting effects of a childhood sexual relationship with her brother will shock readers.
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Christopher Moore's Fool – A Review
Christopher Moore's newest novel tackles a staple in high school English classes: King Lear. In this book Moore has cemented his status as the world's greatest absurdist.
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Heavens to Betsy by Beth Pattillo
For readers looking for a good, light read and a reason to laugh, Heavens to Betsy, by Beth Pattillo is a fun-loving, heart-felt and amusing romantic novel.
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Minor Women in The Bell Jar
To understand what happens in The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath you need to know how all the characters compliment or contrast with the main character Esther Greenwood.
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Lady of the Roses Book Review
Lady of the Roses presents an alternative look at Britain's historical War of the Roses while at the same time presenting the riveting character of Lady Isobel.
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Austenland Book Review
Jane Hayes' obsession with everything Jane Austen leads her to an English resort that replicates Regency era life for its patrons, complete with its own version of the br
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Main Characters in The Bell Jar
To understand what happens in The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath you need to know how all the characters compliment or contrast with the main character, Esther Greenwood.
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The Short Stories of Albert Maltz
Albert Maltz is one of the finest writers of social protest literature in the US. He was committed to social justice and opposed worker exploitation, racism and fascism.
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The Condition by Jennifer Haigh
The Condition by Jennifer Haigh is the story of a fractured family with a 12-year-old daughter who has Turner syndrome and their struggle toward normalcy.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder's Thankful Heart
Laura Ingalls Wilder seldom mentions Thanksgiving celebrations in her Little House on the Prairie books. However, she knew what was necessary for true Thanksgiving.
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Playing House – A Book Review
Filled with candor and excellent details, Fredrica Wagman's novel will entice readers with its grandiose themes, dreams, and desires.
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Symbolism in The Tortilla Curtain
The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle is a cynical look at American civilization and how it often seems to resemble animal instinct more than human nature.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Thinks On Freedom
In Little Town on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder, shares a breakthrough in how she understood freedom that occurred while she enjoyed Independence Day in DeSmet.
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Review of Farmer Boy
Laura Ingalls Wilder's book, Farmer Boy, is a nostalgic account of what Laura perceived Almanzo's childhood to be.
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