Still, he developed some strong views concerning the Puritan community from reading a lot of literature, and his writings reflect this also by the way they are written, not just by their content. ... The people reading his literature at the time still had very strict and traditional beliefs. ... It is interesting to note often contained such intense emotions as jealousy, lust, and revenge, Hawthorne never allows these to appear. ...

• Word Count: 3188
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Lion (1987) is a novel which takes place in Toronto in the years following the First World War. Ondaatje's next novel, 1992's The English Patient, won the Governor General's Award and the Booker Prize, and was made into an award-winning film. In The Skin Of A Lion is a love story and an irresistib...

• Word Count: 3985
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School

Many critics note a shift in Carver's work between the publication of What We Talk About When We Talk About Love and Cathedral, and many believe that Carver reached the zenith of his career with this collection. ...

• Word Count: 11148
• Approx Pages: 45
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School