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Download full textSistani, Shahram R. – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2016
The parody figures noteworthy in Nadine Gordimer's "July's People." It has been used as a postmodern form to deconstruct what it challenges. It provides both historical and racial investigation of a crucial period in the history of South Africa. Moreover, it rethinks and reevaluate the power relationship. It never rejects one structure…
Descriptors: Postmodernism, Parody, Literary Styles, Historical Interpretation
Direct linkCastleman, Michele D. – Children's Literature in Education, 2011
As a narrative series, Brandon Sanderson's humorous, middle grade, Alcatraz Smedry novels display some of the arguably vague concepts of Reader Response theorist Wolfgang Iser as accessible themes that encourage a critical understanding of the stories. "Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians" (2007), "Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones" (2008) and…
Descriptors: Reader Response, Novels, Childrens Literature, Fantasy
Peer reviewedSchmeling, Gareth – Classical Bulletin, 1971
Descriptors: Classical Literature, Latin, Literary Genres, Mythic Criticism
Peer reviewedShowalter, English, Jr. – French Review, 1972
Descriptors: Characterization, French Literature, Impressionistic Criticism, Literary Influences
Hauck, Richard B. – Coll Engl, 1970
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Characterization, Christianity, Humor
Peer reviewedSarduy, Severo – Revista Iberoamericana, 1971
Special issue on contemporary Spanish American literature. (DS)
Descriptors: Authors, Characterization, Drama, Impressionistic Criticism
Benedetto, Ubaldo di – Cuad Hispanoamer, 1970
Descriptors: Characterization, Moral Criticism, Novels, Parody
Peer reviewedConrad, Joseph L. – Slavic and East European Journal, 1970
Descriptors: Characterization, Literary Criticism, Literary Influences, Literary Styles
Peer reviewedNelms, Elizabeth D.; Nelms, Ben F. – English Journal, 1985
Reviews 18 young adult books chosen for their balanced, realistic view of the meaning of love. (RBW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Book Reviews, Interpersonal Attraction, Interpersonal Communication
Peer reviewedDonoso, Jose – Revista Iberoamericana, 1971
Interview took place on August 8, 1970, in Barcelona, Spain. Special issue of journal of contemporary Spanish American literature. (DS)
Descriptors: Characterization, Hispanic American Literature, Interviews, Literary Styles
Peer reviewedKramer, Karl D. – Slavic and East European Journal, 1970
Descriptors: Characterization, Literary Perspective, Literary Styles, Nineteenth Century Literature
Levine, George – Coll Engl, 1970
Descriptors: Characterization, English Literature, Fiction, Formal Criticism
Martinez Ruiz, Juan – Revista de Filologia Espanola, 1967
Miguel de Cervantes' capture by the Turks and his imprisonment in Argel (Morocco) during the Battle of Lepanto in the sixteenth century have been studied by literary critics who have endeavored to determine fiction and reality in certain episodes of "Don Quijote" and in the drama, "Los banos de Argel". Twelve documents…
Descriptors: Characterization, Drama, Fiction, Historical Criticism
Baldanza, Frank – 1961
One of a series of works aimed at presenting contemporary critical opinion on major American authors, this volume contains critical studies of Mark Twain. Designed for use by both literary critics and secondary and college teachers of English, this work would also be of value to undergraduate and graduate students of literature. Topics covered…
Descriptors: Authors, Autobiographies, Creative Writing, English Instruction
Education Commission of the States, Denver, CO. National Assessment of Educational Progress. – 1973
This volume contains 1970-71 Literature assessment exercises (all in the public domain) which have been selected for release at this time by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Information furnished for each exercise includes: the literature objective it was designed to measure, the theme (section) in which it appears, relevant…
Descriptors: Characterization, Drama, Literary Criticism, Literary Devices
