CliffsNotes on Lowry's The Giver - Couverture souple

Pavlos, Suzanne

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ISBN 10 : 076458510X ISBN 13 : 9780764585104

Editeur : CliffsNotes, 1999

Synopsis

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature.

CliffsNotes on The Giver explores a world in which disease, hunger, poverty, war, and lasting pain simply don’t exist. The members of this utopia have given up all human emotions and memories to live in a state of Sameness.

Following the story of a 12-year-old boy who recognizes the hypocrisy of his community’s “social order” – and who crafts a way to free everyone from the bane of Sameness, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each chapter within the novel.  Other features that help you figure out this important work include

• Personal background on the author, Lois Lowry
• Introduction to and synopsis of the book
• Character descriptions
• Critical essays on the author’s themes, style, language, and more
• Review section that features interactive questions and suggested essay topics
• Selected bibliography and list of critical works

Classic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature.

CliffsNotes on The Giver explores a world in which disease, hunger, poverty, war, and lasting pain simply don’t exist. The members of this utopia have given up all human emotions and memories to live in a state of Sameness.

Following the story of a 12-year-old boy who recognizes the hypocrisy of his community’s “social order” – and who crafts a way to free everyone from the bane of Sameness, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each chapter within the novel.  Other features that help you figure out this important work include

• Personal background on the author, Lois Lowry
• Introduction to and synopsis of the book
• Character descriptions
• Critical essays on the author’s themes, style, language, and more
• Review section that features interactive questions and suggested essay topics
• Selected bibliography and list of critical works

Classic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CliffsNotes
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 076458510X
• ISBN 13: 9780764585104
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 66
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible