Автор: Adam Sexton Название: CliffsNotes on Hemingway`s A Farewell to Arms ISBN: 0764586599 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764586590 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 626 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: CliffNotes on A Farewell to Arms provides detailed historical perspective on Ernest Hemingway's thought-provoking classic of American Literature that presents the ugly truth about war alongside heartbreaking realities of love. Chapter-by-chapter plot summaries with thematic commentaries and insightful character analyses explore the growth of the antiheroic narrator, Lieutenant Henry, from a rakish, indifferent soldier into a mature man capable of real love for the worldly-wise Catherine Barkley. Find out how Hemingway's own experiences as a World War I ambulance driver on the Austro-Italian front and his romance with a Red Cross nurse formed the basis of this tale of desertion and reunion; then read critical essays that establish Hemingway's position as a major influence on twentieth-century literary fronts.
Описание: Shakespeare wrote this romantic comedy to show that "love hath no law but his own." The story of young lovers being toyed with by forest sprites is purely an entertaining fantasy, neither realistic nor tragic, and a popular drama the world over. This concise supplement to Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream helps students understand the overall structure of the play, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.
Автор: A. Lewis Soens Jr. Название: CliffsNotes on Swift`s Gulliver`s Travels ISBN: 0764586785 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764586781 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 417 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This guide to Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" aims to help students understand the structure of the novel, actions and motivations of the characters, and the perspectives of the author. Swift sets out to lampoon the conceits and puffery of people with stories of abominable behaviour.
Автор: Kristi Hiner Название: CliffsNotes on Bradbury`s Fahrenheit 451 ISBN: 0764586505 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764586507 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 626 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The original "CliffsNotes" study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the familiar format. "CliffsNotes on Fahrenheit 451" explores a twenty-fourth century world in which books are considered evil because they inspire people to think and to question. Following the story of a 30-year-old fireman who's spent the last decade destroying books for a living, this study guide features a graphical map to show how the novel's characters relate to one another. In addition, "CliffsNotes" provides character analyses that take you deeper into the minds and mechanical workings of Ray Bradbury's famous social criticism. Other features that help you figure out this important work include: personal background on the author; synopsis of the book and a look at major themes; summaries and commentaries on each part of the book; review section that features multiple-choice questions, quoted passages, and suggested essay topics and practice projects; resource center with books, articles, and Web sites that can help round out your knowledge; classic literature or modern-day treasure you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from "CliffsNotes" study guides.
Автор: James L. Roberts Название: CliffsNotes on Dstoevsky`s Crime and Punishment ISBN: 0764586556 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764586552 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 470 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The original "CliffsNotes" study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. "CliffsNotes on Crime and Punishment" takes you into a masterpiece of Russian literature, a work published during the time the western world was moving away from romanticism and into a new realistic approach to writing. Following the story of an impoverished young man who expects to enrich humanity by rising to a level above the law, this study guide provides a character list, character map, and character analyses to explore the personalities within Fyodor Dostoevsky's masterpiece. Other features that help you figure out this important work include: life and background of the author; introduction to and brief synopsis of the novel; summaries and expert commentaries for each chapter within the book; essays that explore aspects of the author's characters and theories; a review section that tests your knowledge and suggests essay topics and practice projects; a Resource Center full of books, publications, films, and Internet resources; and classic literature or modern-day treasure you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from "CliffsNotes" study guidesp> From the Back Cover More New and Revised Titles. The Best Just Got Better! Plus Glossary from Webster's new world™ Dictionary Anthem Atlas Shrugged Beowulf Brave New World The Canterbury Tales The Catcher in the Rye The Contender The Crucible The Fountainhead Frankenstein The Grapes of Wrath Great Expectations The Great Gatsby Hamlet Heart of Darkness - The Secret Sharer Huckleberry Finn The Iliad Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Inherit the Wind Jane Eyre Julius Caesar The Killer Angels King Lear The Lord of the Flies Macbeth 1984 The Odyssey Oedipus Trilogy The Once and Future King Othello The Outsiders Pride and Prejudice The Red Badge of Courage Romeo and Juliet The Scarlet Letter A Separate Peace A Tale of Two Cities To Kill a Mockingbird Wuthering Heights See inside for the complete line-up of available CliffsNotes! Check Out the All-New CliffsNotes Guides To AOL(r), iMac™, eBay™, Windows(r) 98, Investing, Creating Web Pages, and more! More Than Notes! CliffsComplete™ CliffsTestPrep™ CliffsQuickReview™ CliffsAP™ Over 300 CliffsNotes Available @ cliffsnotes.com Downloadable 24 hours a day Free daily e-mail newsletters Free tips, tricks, and trivia Free online CliffsNotes catalog Free self-assessment tools Freeware and shareware downloads
Автор: Carla Lynn Stockton Название: CliffsNotes on Shakespeare`s Hamlet ISBN: 0764586033 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764586033 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 470 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Something may be rotten in the state of Denmark, but your grades will be sweet when you rely on CliffsNotes on Hamlet as you digest Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece. Character studies shed new light on Prince Hamlet, his father King Hamlet, the malevolent Claudius, the troubled Ophelia -- and the rest of the cast. You'll also explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, and unlock the play's themes and literary devices. Count on CliffsNotes on Hamlet for detailed summaries and commentaries on every scene to help you appreciate the complexity of the play.
Автор: Alex Went Название: CliffsNotes on Shakespeare`s Macbeth ISBN: 0764586025 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764586026 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 573 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Packed with action and vivid portrayal of human relationships, Shakespeare's Macbeth traces the bloody climb to power and tragic ruin of a fate-plagued king. Count on CliffNotes to carry you through the rise and fall of a cast of characters that includes a cruel and ambitious warrior, his wicked wife, and a trio of witches who have warned their way into audience's hearts since William Shakespeare first presented their prophecies about 300 years ago. Show your classmates -- and your grade-granting teacher -- that you're in the know with English literature. You can't miss with scene summaries, plot explorations, language simplification, and author insights from CliffsNotes on Macbeth!
Автор: Charles Higgins Название: CliffsNotes on Huxley`s Brave New World ISBN: 0764585835 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764585838 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 573 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A description of a futuristic, controlled community with utopian overtones, Brave New World illustrates the results of failing to establish control over science. In this eerie, provocative novel, the characters are completely subdued and enslav by a small ruling group that wields the power of science.
Автор: Stanley P. Baldwin Название: CliffsNotes Beowulf ISBN: 0764585800 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764585807 Издательство: Wiley Цена: 470 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: As one of the oldest existing poems in the English language, Beowulf is important for its historical account and its poetry and themes. Although filled with monsters and dragons,e story of Beowulf's actions and deeds still comes alive today.
Автор: Maureen Kelly Название: CliffsNotes on Golding`s Lord of the Flies ISBN: 0764585975 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764585975 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 573 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: CliffsNotes on Lord of the Flies takes you on an exploration of William Golding's novel to the dark side of humanity, the savagery thunderlies even the most civilized human beings. Follow Golding's group of young boys from hope to disaster and watch as they attempt to survive their uncivilized, unsupervised, and isolated environment. You can rely on CliffsNotes on Lord of the Flies for character analyses, insightful essays, and chapter--by--chapter commentaries to ensure your safe passage through the rich symbolism of this novel.
Автор: Jennifer L. Scheidt Название: CliffsNotes on Miller`s Death of a Salesman ISBN: 0764586653 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764586651 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 470 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Miller's most famous play, it is the story of the American Dream gone awry when a small man is destroyed by society's false value Death of a Salesman won the Pulitzer Prize in 1949 and continues to shine on stages throughout the world even today.This concise supplement to Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman helps students understand the overall structure of the play, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.
Автор: Nikki Moustaki Название: CliffsNotes on Orwell`s 1984 ISBN: 0764585851 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764585852 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 730 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: If your latest assignment has you so confused that you're actually beginning to think that 2 + 2 does equal 5, then let CliffsNotes on 1984 help you navigate the tumultuous waters of George Orwell's dystopian world of Oceania. The expert commentaries and critical analyses in this study guide will help you decipher the Doublethink and Newspeak of what is possibly the most complicated socio-political novel ever written. Character studies of protagonist Winston Smith, his ally and love interest Julia, his nemesis O'Brien, and Big Brother himself give you insight into what it might be like to live in such an oppressed society, and the CliffsNotes Review and Resource Center will provide you with valuable tools for getting the most out of Orwell's classic novel.
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