By marrying the disciplines of sociology and literature, the Social Issues in Literature series meets the need for materials supporting curriculum integration. Each title in this distinctive new series examines an important literary work through the lens of a major social issue. Focusing on the most-studied titles in high school curricula, each volume offers unique perspectives on both the work and the social issue that it explores.
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Grade 9 Up—Emphasizing the social forces at work during the 1920s' Jazz Age, these essays by literary scholars add important insight into Fitzgerald's classic novel. Discussing such major themes as the American Dream, class consciousness, and social change in the aftermath of World War I, the book guides readers through The Great Gatsby with short, focused essays. The editor brings the topic into the 21st century by ending with essays on current class conflict written by college students and professional journalists. This volume is a good choice for teachers emphasizing higher-level critical-thinking topics connecting classic American literature to today's issues. Students looking for ideas and literary criticism to generate or support a thesis will find a wealth of possibilities here.—Kathy Lehman, Thomas Dale High School Library, Chester, VA
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- PublisherGreenhaven Press
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0737738995
- ISBN 13 9780737738995
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages224
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