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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.
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This short summary and analysis of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead includes:
- Historical context
- Chapter-by-chapter summaries
- Analysis of the main characters
- Themes and symbols
- Important quotes
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- Glossary of terms
- 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.
Author: Worth Books
Publisher: Worth Books
Published: 05/02/2017
Pages: 58
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.14d
ISBN13: 9781504046596
ISBN10: 1504046595
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | American | African American & Black
- Literary Criticism | Subjects & Themes | General
- Study Aids | Book Notes
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