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Cultural Contexts for Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man by Call Number: NEW BOOKS PS3555.L625 I5328 1995ISBN: 9780312100810Publication Date: 1995-02-15
Race in Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man by Call Number: E185.615 .R2126 2012ISBN: 9780737758115Publication Date: 2011-09-23Available in the library. This book contains a number of helpful critical essays.
A Casebook on Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man by Call Number: PS 3555 L625I538ISBN: 9780690179217Publication Date: 1972-01-01
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Some things you should know....
- There are different kinds of literary criticism. The Purdue University guide Literary Theory and Schools of Criticism explains different forms of literary criticism. *Each type of criticism has a "Typical Questions" section that can serve as a possible prompt to start writing.
- It is not uncommon in literary critiques to see several works of an author discussed, or to see a work compared to the works of other authors. In other sources, the author's works may be discussed in the context of his or her life.
- Give yourself plenty of time to complete your assignment, including doing your works cited page. Literary Criticism can be more time-consuming than other research assignments.