The Plague: Readings On

School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up-An anthology of essays by scholars representing various perspectives and interpretations of the novel. The book provides criticism and discussions of meaning, structure, the historical context of Albert Camus's work, as well as biographical information. It is organized in such a way that will give students a plethora of information in a largely accessible format. Each chapter heading is annotated, giving readers a chance to sample the content of the essays. Furthermore, each selection is introduced with background biographical data on the essay's author along with a summary of the content and the particular point of view represented. A reader-friendly and comprehensive resource for students and teachers of world literature.- Elizabeth Fernandez, Brunswick Middle School, Greenwich, CT Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.