Description

Overview:

A frustrated schoolteacher in 1940s Louisiana tries to give a condemned man back his dignity before he dies. Vivid and compassionate, this novel asks: Knowing we're going to die, how should we live? The Big Read Readerĺĺs Guide deepens your exploration with interviews, booklists, timelines, and historical information. We hope this guide and syllabus allow you to have fun with your students while introducing them to the work of a great American author.

Subject:

Arts and Humanities, Literature

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Reading

Provider:

National Endowment for the Arts

Provider Set:

The Big Read

Date Added:

08/05/2013