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Would you love to understand more about this often forgotten classic? In East of Eden John Steinbeck brings together the history of his mother's family (the Hamiltons) and the fictional story of the Trask family. This comprehensive study guide will help you appreciate a great novel. It includes: - An Introduction - A list of characters with detailed notes; - In-depth analysis of the setting, structure of the novel, themes, etc.; - Per chapter commentary, helpful background notes on references in the text, and questions to guide you, the reader, to a deeper understanding of the novel.; Literary terms are defined and the reader is encouraged to develop their understanding through finding examples in the text. Two graphic organizers are included for notetaking.

East of Eden by John Steinbeck - a Study Guide

Here is everything you need to enhance your understanding of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, a brilliant but disturbing biography of Louis Zamperini. Whether you are reading the book as an individual, as a member of a reading circle or in class this is the guide to help deepen your understanding. This guide to the inspirational story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete and later a Japanese POW during World War II includes: - An introduction; - A list of characters with detailed notes; - Analysis of themes, etc.; - Questions on each chapter to guide the reader to a deeper understanding of the novel.

A Study Guide

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

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Need help understanding this great American poet's "Selected Poems"? Ray Moore's Study Guides provide insights into demanding texts. Sylvia Plath is one of the greatest, and one of the most popular, poets of the twentieth century. Her poems do not, however, yield their meaning to a superficial reading. Plath demands a lot of her readers, but the rewards are always worth the effort! The Guide includes the following sections; - biographical information on Plath and Sigmund Freud, - introductory notes and study guide questions on the poems, - an extended Reading Diary activity on Daddy, - a sample essay on the importance of place in the poems, - an activity to aid understanding of literary terms, - a glossary of literary terms.

Selected Poems by Sylvia Plath

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Gain more insight into Kamel Daoud's 2015 bestseller which offers an alternative viewpoint on the murder of an anonymous Arab by Meursault in Albert Camus' classic novel "The Stranger." An original Introduction considers the philosophical and political background, the themes, genre and the setting of the text. For each chapter there are Study Questions which aim to stimulate thought and discussion and a detailed Commentary to keep you the reader on-track.

The Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud

This book uniquely offers everything a reader needs to appreciate the text. It gives the reader a newly edited Middle English text with side-by-side modernization and a commentary. Also included are chapters on the General Prologue, the Structure of the Wife's Prologue and Tale, the Teller and the Tale, and a comparison with three other tales of the Knight and the Loathly Lady.

Text & Critical Introduction

The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer

"Fear and Trembling" is one of the most frequently studied philosophical texts in universities. Nevertheless, it is a demanding read. This substantial guide aims to aid the student needing some guidance when first encountering the book. Kierkegaard's style is difficult to follow at times and this guide seeks to provide an introduction which is not full of academic diction and rhetoric but is easy to understand, thoughtful and articulate. Soren Kierkegaards's "Fear and Trembling" is by any measure one of the greatest books of the nineteenth century. Faced with the undermining of Biblical Chritianity by scientific rationalism, Kierkegaard asked, "What is the nature of faith in the modern world?" One could argue that his answer was the foundation of modernism both in philosophy and in literature. Beyond its language, what makes "Fear and Trembling" a demanding text is that it challenges every reader to re-evaluate the meaning that he/she finds in life. This Guide aims to aid the reader in understanding Kierkegaard's philosophical musings on life, God, faith, and romantic love. Includes: - A historical analysis of the crisis of faith in post-Enlightenment Europe in the second half of the nineteenth century; - An account of Kierkegaard's life and the social and intellectual context in which he produced a steady stream of books, journals, printed sermons, and newspaper articles; - A primer on Kierkegaard's fundamental ideas; - A section by section analysis of Fear and Trembling each with a detailed summary and critique; - A summary and analysis of Repetition, a companion work; - A closing section that concentrates on Kierkegaard's contribution to the development of existentialism.

Study Guide to Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard

Ray Moore's Study Guides provide insights into important and demanding texts. Birdsong is a novel that explores the significance of the sacrifice of the generation of men who fought in the First World War. It captures the reality of trench warfare and the physical and mental cost that those who served had to pay. It is impossible to read Faulks's account and remain unmoved. This comprehensive study guide aims to support reflective reading. It is ideal for both the individual reader and for reading groups and classes. The critical analysis offered brings together a range of opinion on the text and gives a consistent reading. Includes: - Introduction; - An annotated list of characters; detailed analysis of historical context, genre, themes, setting, narrative voice, symbols, etc.; - Each chapter/section is accompanied by explanatory notes, guiding questions and a helpful commentary which together help readers to develop a deeper understanding of the text through their own reflection and discussion; - Ideas for group discussion, feedback, and presentation; - Definitions of key literary terms and a literary terms activity; - A bibliography and suggestions for further reading.

A Novel of Love and War by Sebastian Faulks

Study Guide to Birdsong

Study Guide to the Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

Did you enjoy Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird"? Then you will want to read and understand the issues raised in her recent publication "Go Set a Watchman." This Study Guide will help you as it includes an introduction; a list of characters with detailed notes; a comprehensive analysis of the publication history, setting, narrative voice, themes, etc.; each chapter typically has a commentary/introduction, helpful background notes on references in the text, and one or more questions which aid you the reader to a deeper understanding of the ideas, background, themes, and characters of the novel. Suggestions are offered on how to use the questions to promote discussions and presentation in class, but could equally apply to discussion groups; A helpful analysis is given of the relationship between this novel and "To Kill a Mockingbird" with particular emphasis on the issue of Atticus' views on race; Discussion materials and ideas on the controversial nature of the text are included; Two graphic organizers (plot and main characters) are offered for students to make notes; A full bibliography is included.

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee, a Study Guide

In The Secret Life of Bees the author takes us back to the realities of the early years of the Civil Rights Movement. The Study Guide is a comprehensive aid to reflective reading of this popular novel. Including: 1. An Introduction; 2. Original annotated list of characters; 3. Original sections on setting, genre, themes, etc.; 4. Commentary, explanatory notes and guiding questions for each chapter. 5. Glossary of relevant literary terms; 6. Vocabulary activities and test WITH answers; 7. Two graphic organizers (plot structure and character) for making notes. All you need to reach a deeper understand of this book!

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd: a Study Guide

Do you need help understanding the author's ideas? This thought-provoking guide provides an introduction to the book, lists the characters, details a chapter by chapter commentary, and guiding questions. These prompts will allow you to develop your own ideas and thoughts about the text. Material and ideas for research and discussion on attempts to ban each novel is included Graphics organizers and vocabulary activities are also supplied as an aid to understanding the texts.

Looking for Alaska by John Green

Want to understand John Green's popular page turner "Paper Towns"? Ray Moore's Study Guides provide insights into important texts. This text is popular with teens and allows them to consider how one's perception of a person's image can be misleading. This thought-provoking guide provides an introduction to the book, an annotated list of the characters, and chapter by chapter guiding questions with occasional commentary. The questions will allow you to develop your own ideas and thoughts about the text. Material and ideas for research and discussion on the controversial nature of the novel are included. Graphics organizers and vocabulary activities are also supplied as an aid to understanding the text.

Paper Towns by John Green

Here is everything you need to enhance your understanding of Khaled Hosseini's challenging text, A Thousand Splendid Suns. Whether you are reading the book as an individual, as a member of a reading circle or in class, this guide will help you to understand the book at a more meaningful level. The Guide includes: - An introduction; - A list of characters with detailed notes; - Analysis of themes, etc.; - A commentary and questions on each chapter to guide the reader to a deeper understanding of the novel; - Graphic organizers on plot and the perspectives of key characters; - A family tree; - A timeline of historical events in Afghanistan; - An Arabic/ Persian glossary.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Housseini

Ray Moore's Study Guides provide insights into important and demanding texts. Turtles All The Way Down, published in 2017, is the sixth novel from the extremely popular Young Adult author John Green. Reviewers generally gave this novel a two-thumbs-up, and the initial reaction of readers was that this is Green's best novel so far - which sets the bar very high. This comprehensive study guide aims to support reflective reading. It is ideal for both the individual reader and for reading groups and classes. The critical analysis offered brings together a range of opinion on the text and gives a consistent reading. Includes: - Introduction; - An annotated list of characters; - Detailed analysis of themes, setting, narrative voice, symbols, etc.; - Each chapter/section is accompanied by explanatory notes, guiding questions and a helpful commentary which together help readers to develop a deeper understanding of the text through their own reflection and discussion; - Ideas for group discussion, feedback, and presentation; - Definitions of key literary terms and a literary terms activity; - A bibliography; - Vocabulary Activities; - Graphics for notes.

Study Guide to Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Here is everything you need to enhance your understanding of Khaled Hosseini's challenging book The Kite Runner. Whether you are reading the book as an individual, as a member of a reading circle or in class, Ray Moore's Study Guide provides insights into this important text and more details than your average study guide. The Kite Runner is the tale of two half-brothers who grow up in war-torn Afghanistan. The Guide includes: - An introduction; - A list of characters with detailed notes; - Analysis of themes, etc.; - Questions on each chapter to guide the reader to a deeper understanding of the novel. - Graphic organizers on plot and the perspectives of key characters; - A family tree; - A timeline of historical events in Afghanistan; - An Arabic/ Persian glossary.

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Do you want to really understand this demanding text? The Myth of Sisyphus is essential reading for anyone who wants fully to understand Camus' classic novel The Stranger. In one of the most important and influential philosophical statements of the twentieth century, Camus explores the plight of man condemned to live in an apparently meaningless universe. This book provides: - a clear introduction to the intellectual background and themes of The Myth of Sisyphus; - a commentary on each section of the text followed by a series of questions designed to promote thought and discussion; - a critical analysis of the text; and - a detailed bibliography. This Study Guide is designed to lead the reader to a deeper understanding of a text that challenges all of us to define the nature of the values by which we live.

The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus

Need help understanding the writing of Albert Camus? Ray's Study Guides will meet your needs. This guide for students is aimed to support the study of the two texts, not to replace that study. The Myth of Sisyphus provides Camus' philosophical introduction to The Stranger. Introductions and commentaries keep readers on-track, but the questions are designed to get you thinking and talking and deepen your understanding.

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The Myth of Sisyphus and the Stranger by Albert Camus

The Study Guide is a comprehensive aid to reflective reading of this popular novel. Including: 1. An Introduction; 2. Original annotated list of characters; 3. Original sections on setting, genre, themes, etc.; 4. Commentary, explanatory notes and guiding questions for each chapter. 5. Glossary of relevant literary terms; 6. Two graphic organizers (plot structure and character) for making notes. All you need to reach a deeper understand of this book! If you want an even more challenging analysis of this text then a more detailed critical analysis is available in this author's popular Critical Introduction series: The Stranger by Albert Camus: A Critical Introduction (Revised Edition) by Ray Moore

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