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Published: 30th May 2000
ISBN: 9780764585531
Number Of Pages: 88
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. <p> In <i>CliffsNotes on The Contender,</i> you look into a moral tale that emphasizes the importance of the fight over the prize, the quality of the struggle over the outcome. <p> Following the development of the novel's protagonist, this study guide's in-depth character analysis covers the coming-of-age of a high school dropout who literally fights young boxers and figuratively braves the inner battles of peer pressure. Other features that help you figure out this important work include <ul> <li>Life and background of the author, Robert Lipsyte <li>Introduction to the book with a synopsis, character list, and character map <li>Summaries, critical commentaries, and glossaries for each chapter <li>Critical essays focusing on setting, major themes, and the author's writing style <li>A review section that tests your knowledge and suggests essay topics <li>A Resource Center full of books, publications, films, and Internet resources </ul> <p> Classic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
ISBN: 9780764585531
ISBN-10: 0764585533
Series: Cliffsnotes Literature Guides
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 88
Published: 30th May 2000
Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 21.0 x 14.3
x 0.89
Weight (kg): 0.12
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