| Handmaid's Tale, the (Maxnotes Literature Guides) Contributor(s): Foster, Malcolm (Author) |
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ISBN: 0878912320 ISBN-13: 9780878912322 Publisher: Research & Education Association OUR PRICE: $3.56 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1999 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: MAXnotes. . . - offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature - present material in an interesting, lively fashion - are written by literary experts who currently teach the subjects - are designed to stimulate independent thinking by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions - enhance understanding and enjoyment of the work - cover what one must know about each work - include an overall summary, character lists, explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, biography of the author - each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed and includes study questions and answers - feature illustrations conveying the period and mood of the work Each MAXnotes measures 5 1/4" x 8 1/4" (13.3 cm x 21 cm). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Study Aids | Book Notes |
| Dewey: 813.54 |
| LCCN: 98066038 |
| Series: MAXnotes |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 5.27" W x 8.27" (0.39 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: REA's MAXnotes for Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale 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. |