Understanding Jamaica Kincaid's Annie John: A Student Casebook to Issues, Sources, and Historical Documents

by Deborah Mistron

Book Overview

Since its publication in 1985, Annie John has become one of the most widely taught novels in American high schools. Part of its appeal lies in its unique setting, the island of Antigua. This interdisciplinary collection of 30 primary documents and commentary will enrich the reader's understanding of the historical, social, and cultural contexts of the novel. Among the topics examined are slavery in the Caribbean, the various religions in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313302545
• ISBN13: 9780313302541
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"