This literary saga delves into the depths of the human spirit, exploring complex themes of heritage, trauma, and the enduring power of the soul. Through evocative language and raw emotional resonance, the narratives uncover the legacies of the past and their profound impact on the present. The stories offer a powerful exploration of the strength found in relationships, the potency of storytelling, and the persistent search for freedom and redemption.
It is the mid-1800s. At Sweet Home in Kentucky, an era is ending as slavery comes under attack from the abolitionists. For Sethe, Paul D. Halle and the others, the benign imprisonment of Sweet Home is destroyed. By the Nobel Prize-winning author of Song of Solomon and Tar Baby.
Morrison's eagerly awaited new novel, "Jazz," is spellbinding for the haunting passion of its profound love story, and for the bittersweet lyricism and refined sensuality of its powerful and elegant style.
REA's MAXnotes for John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.