Summary and Analysis of The Underground Railroad: Based on the Book by Colson Whitehead - Paperback
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Open Road Integrated Media LLC.ISBN-13:9781504046596ISBN-10:1504046595UPC:9781504046596Book Category:Literary Criticism, Study AidsBook Subcategory:American, Subjects & Themes, Book NotesBook Topic:African American & BlackSize:8.00 x 5.25 x 0.14 inchesWeight:0.1698Product ID:SC0EJCCH9F
So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Underground Railroad tells you what you need to know--before or after you read Colson Whitehead's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead includes:
About The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead: Colson Whitehead's National Book Award-winning The Underground Railroad is a bold, original, and unflinchingly brutal portrait of slavery during the darkest period in American history. On the cusp of womanhood, Cora is a runaway slave, pursued by her memories of abuse and abandonment, and by the implacable and notoriously cruel slave hunter known as Ridgeway. Her journey on the Underground Railroad--in Whitehead's conceit, a literal, subterranean railway--propels her journey across a dangerous landscape in search of freedom. The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.
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- Analysis of the main characters
- Themes and symbols
- Important quotes
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- Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work
About The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead: Colson Whitehead's National Book Award-winning The Underground Railroad is a bold, original, and unflinchingly brutal portrait of slavery during the darkest period in American history. On the cusp of womanhood, Cora is a runaway slave, pursued by her memories of abuse and abandonment, and by the implacable and notoriously cruel slave hunter known as Ridgeway. Her journey on the Underground Railroad--in Whitehead's conceit, a literal, subterranean railway--propels her journey across a dangerous landscape in search of freedom. The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Open Road Integrated Media LLC.ISBN-13:9781504046596ISBN-10:1504046595UPC:9781504046596Book Category:Literary Criticism, Study AidsBook Subcategory:American, Subjects & Themes, Book NotesBook Topic:African American & BlackSize:8.00 x 5.25 x 0.14 inchesWeight:0.1698Product ID:SC0EJCCH9F
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