Bibliograph

Reading and interpreting the works of Alice Walker, Lisa A. Crayton

Type

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Reading and interpreting the works of Alice Walker, Lisa A. Crayton

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Reading and interpreting the works of Alice Walker

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Lisa A. Crayton

Series statement

Lit crit guides

Summary

Growing up poor in a small town in Georgia, Alice Walker became aware of the effects of prejudice and segregation at a young age. She would later call on these early experiences when writing her most famous novel, The Color Purple. But the themes of Walker's prose and poetry extend far beyond race, including women's issues, religion, relationships, and culture. This text explores the many themes of her work, as well as her use of characterization, literary devices, and plot. Through biographical information, quotes from the author, excerpts from texts, and critical analysis, readers will obtain a strong appreciation for the life and works of this controversial and esteemed author

Target audience

juvenile

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