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William Faulkner's Light in August
(Barron's Book Notes)
by Michael Gallantz, William Faulkner
Paperback, 131 Pages, Published 1985 by Barrons Educational Series Inc
ISBN-13: 978-0-8120-3521-6, ISBN: 0-8120-3521-6

"To declare that Light in August is William Faulkner's finest work would be to invoke debate of irreconcilable conclusion. Yet for many followers of Faulkner, this novel showcases many of his best moments and characters. As usual, he mines the rich soil of Mississippi mud to create his subjects, this time in the form of Reverend Gail Hightower, Lena Grove and Joe Christmas. The issue of black and white and rich and poor is prevalent, tho ..."

Richard Wright's Native Son & Black Boy
(Barron's Book Notes)
by Richard Wright, Michael Gallantz
Paperback, 134 Pages, Published 1986 by Barrons Educational Series Inc
ISBN-13: 978-0-8120-3529-2, ISBN: 0-8120-3529-1

"A lively, in-depth discussion of NATIVE SON AND BLACK BOY. Students are taken on an exciting journey of discovery through every scene or chapter. Also included are unique text notes, ideas for term papers, notes on the author's life as well as a glossary."

Richard Wright's Native Son & Black Boy
(Barron's Book Notes)
by Michael Gallantz, Murray Bromberg
Paperback, 148 Pages, Published 1985 by Barron's Educational Series
ISBN-13: 978-0-7641-9117-6, ISBN: 0-7641-9117-9

"Richard is looking out the window and fretting about his mother's order to keep quiet. When he shouts with joy at a bird outside, she comes in and scolds him. Next he invents a game. He throws the straws of a broom into the fireplace and watches them burn, then holds some of the straws to the white curtains at the window. To his shock, the house is soon on fire. Afraid of punishment, Richard hides under the burning house. His paren ..."