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Carol Shield's the Stone Diaries (Continuum Contemporaries)

by Abby Werlock

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Continuum Contemporaries will be a wonderful source of ideas and inspiration for members of book clubs and readings groups, as well as for literature students.<P>The aim of the series is to give readers accessible and informative introductions to 30 of the most popular, most acclaimed, and most influential novels of recent years. A team of contemporary fiction scholars from both sides of the Atlantic has been assembled to provide a thorough and readable analysis of each of the novels in question.<P>The books in the series will all follow the same structure: a biography of the novelist, including other works, influences, and, in some cases, an interview; a full-length study of the novel, drawing out the most important themes and ideas; a summary of how the novel was received upon publication; a summary of how the novel has performed since publication, including film or TV adaptations, literary prizes, etc.; a wide range of suggestions for further reading, including websites and discussion forums; and a list of questions for reading groups to discuss.

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This work is part of the "Continuum Contemporaries" series giving readers accessible and informative introductions to 30 of the most popular, most acclaimed and most influential contemporary novels. It contains a biography of the novelist and a full-length study of the novel.

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ISBN:
9780826452498
Author:
Shields, Carol
Author:
Werlock, Abby H. P.
Author:
Shields, Carol
Publisher:
Continuum
Location:
New York
Subject:
American - General
Subject:
Shields, Carol
Subject:
Literary Criticism : General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Reader's Guide
Series:
Continuum Contemporaries
Series Volume:
CSA 2.22-2000
Publication Date:
20010931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
7.50x6.68x.30 in. .25 lbs.

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