| Coming of Age in Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild Contributor(s): Merino, Noël (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0737769777 ISBN-13: 9780737769777 Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing OUR PRICE: $30.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Dewey: 814.54 |
| LCCN: 2014015789 |
| Series: Social Issues in Literature (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.48 lbs) 152 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume explores the life and work of Jon Krakauer, focusing particularly on the theme of wildness adventure in his popular book Into the Wild, and possible parallels between the real-life adventurer Chris McCandless and Krakauer himself.; Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car |