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160 pp.
| Enslow |
February, 2009 |
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2885-2$27.93
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YAUnderstanding Literature series.
These accessible author studies explore the biographical and historical factors that influenced O'Neill's plays or Faulkner's fiction. Each title includes a synopsis of the subject's life and brief critical analysis of selected works. Though dry, the books provide solid background for understanding some American literary classics. A few photographs help break up the texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Understanding Literature titles: A Student's Guide to Eugene O'Neill and A Student's Guide to William Faulkner.