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Notes on Twain's "Prince and the Pauper"
by L. David Allen and James L. Roberts
Take a journey into old London with "CliffsNotes on The Prince and the Pauper" as two boys -- one the heir to the throne of England and the other the unloved son of a beggar and thief -- trade clothes for an afternoon and, as a result, they trade lives as well.
Are you satisfied with your lot in life? You can count on CliffsNotes to help you navigate the themes in "The Prince and the Pauper" as you think about what might happen if you had the chance to live someone else's existence. You'll also explore the life and background of the author, Mark Twain, and come to understand how he came to write this novel. Other features that help you study includeAn introduction to the novelA list of charactersInsight into Twain's method of characterizationA review section that tests your knowledgeA selected bibliography for more study
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In "CliffsNotes on Schaefer's Shane, " you follow a main character's appearance out of nowhere, his unbelievable feats of skill and courage, his significant influence on a Western community, and his ride out of town and into the sunset.
Told as a young boy's remembrance of the man who changed his life, "Shane" is a classic in the literature of the American West. This study guide looks into the life and background of the author, the novel's characters, and the following: Coverage of the novel's basic themesChapter-by-chapter summaries and commentariesCritical analysis of Western regional literatureComparison of "Shane," the novel and the movieSuggested essay questions to prompt your creativitySelected bibliography for further reading
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On Dostoevsky's the Brothers Karamazov
by Gary K Carey, James L Roberts, PH.D., and James L. Roberts
Notes on Turgenev's "Fathers and Sons"
by Denis Calandra and James L. Roberts
"CliffsNotes on Daisy Miller & Turn of the Screw" takes you into two of Henry James' classic works, one that centers on a pretty, spontaneous American girl traveling abroad and the other about the haunting of a governess in charge of two orphans.
Following the stories of young travelers who venture beyond their native United States, this study guide explores James' special brand of realism. Profiles of the author's life, background, and style allow a glimpse into his frequent focus -- the differences between American innocence and European sophistication. Other features that help you figure out this important work includeCharacter descriptions and plot summaries for each novelSummaries and commentaries for both booksEssays on James' techniques and contributions to the art of fictionReview questions for each of the two works
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In "CliffsNotes on Goldsmith's Vicar of Wakefield, " you follow the lost and gained fortunes of the Rev. Charles Primrose and his family, a story set in eighteenth-century England.
Moving with the main characters' journeys through deceptions, dips and rises in social positions, and discovery of true wealth, this study guide carries you along a path of discovery about the life and background of the author, the novel's characters, and the following: Brief summary of the novelChapter-by-chapter summaries and commentariesCritical analysis of genre, style, characterization, and themesCritical opinionsStudy questions and essay topics to help polish your knowledgeSelected bibliography for further reading
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Notes on Dostoevsky's "Brothers Karamazov"
by Gary Carey and James L. Roberts
"CliffsNotes on The Brothers Karamazov" sets forth a murder mystery surrounding the death of Fydor Karamzov whose sons are the prime suspects. Woven into this plot, Dostoevsky touches on many of life's greatest mysteries - such as the existence of God, the purpose of religion, and the search for peace and harmony in society.
With this study guide, you'll be able to follow the actions of the characters and the philosophies of the author. Detailed summaries and commentaries help you to keep track of it all. Other features that help you study includeLife and background of DostoevskyCharacter analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysChronological chart mapping the events surrounding the murder
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