Summary
The Great Writers series explores the lives of some of the most talked about literary figures of the past half-century. Kentucky native Kingsolver gained recognition as a contemporary author for works such as The Bean Trees and The Poisonwood Bible. Ages 14+.
Contents
A Kentucky childhoodThe world of experience
The worlds of Indiana, Europe, and Arizona
Arizona lives
Holding the line and the bean trees
A mother and a novelist
The world of animal dreams
Pigs in heaven
New beginnings, new books
Prodigal summer, politics, and eco-politics.
Additional Information
Series | Great writers (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
Subjects |
Kingsolver, Barbara.
Novelists, American -- 20th century -- Biography. Women and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th century. |
Publisher | Philadelphia :Chelsea House,2004 |
Language |
English |
Description |
xiv, 142 pages ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-134) and index. |
ISBN | 0791078469 |
Other | Classic View |