Writers and their Times
Writers and their Times
Reading Level: 9
Interest Level: 9+
Examine the major works of some of America?s most celebrated authors, with a primary focus on the historical period in which these writers lived and wrote in the Writers and Their Times series. Each book focuses on a single author and time period in American history, examining two of the author?s most significant works in detail to illustrate how history and literature are inextricably linked. By connecting works of literature to their time and place, the series is an excellent resource for interdisciplinary study in language arts and social studies.
Each book contains:
? Literary critique of some of each writer's seminal works including themes, character studies, and symbolism.
? Comprehensive biographical sketch of each writer.
? Analysis of key social, political, economic, and artistic trends of the era.
COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS:
? Explores featured author?s point of view and purpose
? Helps students identify themes in author?s work
? Highlights context behind fictional treatment
Each book contains:
? Literary critique of some of each writer's seminal works including themes, character studies, and symbolism.
? Comprehensive biographical sketch of each writer.
? Analysis of key social, political, economic, and artistic trends of the era.
COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS:
? Explores featured author?s point of view and purpose
? Helps students identify themes in author?s work
? Highlights context behind fictional treatment
