About This Book
"Great Lives American Literature" offers young readers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to 30 pivotal figures in American literary history. Authors Doris and Harold Faber delve into the personal stories, historical contexts, and societal impacts that shaped these poets, novelists, playwrights, and essayists. Covering a broad span of time, the book illuminates how individual experiences and major historical events influenced the creation of enduring works. It's an excellent resource for children aged 9-14 who are beginning to explore literary studies or American history, providing a rich foundation for understanding the cultural landscape of the United States through its writers.
Renowned biographers Doris and Harold Faber profile 30 of the greatest writers in American literature in the 11th book in the Great Lives series. The collection covers poets, playwrights, novelists, and essayists. The times in which each writer lived, and the social, historic, and personal influences that affected their lives and work are vividly detailed.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Which author's life story did you find most surprising or inspiring, and why?
2
How did the historical events or social issues of an author's time influence the themes they explored in their writing?
3
If you could meet one of the authors profiled in this book, who would it be and what would you ask them?
4
What makes a piece of literature 'American,' and how have different authors contributed to that unique identity over time?
5
After reading about these authors, which of their original works would you be most interested in reading next?
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