Profiles eleven commonly read novels, each including an introduction to the story and its author, a plot summary, descriptions of characters, analysis of themes and style, discussion of historical context, a critical overview, and other related information.

Novels for Students contains easily accessible and content-rich discussions of the literary and historical background of 12 to 15 works from various cultures and time periods. Each novel included in this new resource was specially chosen by an advisory panel of teachers and librarians.

Contains profiles of twelve novels, each including an introduction to the story and its author, a plot summary, descriptions of characters, analysis of themes and style, discussion of historical context, a critical overview, and other related information.

Contains profiles of fourteen novels, each including an introduction to the story and its author, a plot summary, descriptions of characters, analysis of themes and style, discussion of historical context, a critical overview, and other related information.

Contains entries that provide information about thirteen novels, each with an author biography, plot summary, character analyses, discussion of themes and style, a historical context essay, a critical overview, a selection of criticism, and suggestions for further reading.

Contains profiles of sixteen novels, each including an introduction to the story and its author, a plot summary, descriptions of characters, analysis of themes and style, discussion of historical context, a critical overview, and other related information.

Each volume of Novels for Students contains easily accessible and content-rich discussions of the literary and historical background of 12 to 15 works from various cultures and time periods. Each novel included in this new resource was specially chosen by an advisory panel of teachers and librarians -- experts who have helped us define the information needs of students and ensure the age-appropriateness of this reference's content.

This volume profiles fifteen novels, including an introduction to the story and its author, analysis of themes, and critical commentary.

Profiles fourteen commonly studied novels by such authors as Alice McDermott, Salman Rushdie, and Carol Shields, providing plot summaries, biographical and historical context, examples of criticism, and discussion of characters, themes, and style.

Profiles fifteen commonly studied novels by such authors as Margaret Atwood, Paul Zindel, John Irving, and Toni Morrison, providing plot summaries, biographical and historical context, examples of criticism, and discussion of characters, themes, and style.