Great literary works resonate with readers not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because they often reflect important social themes. The Social Issues in Literature series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular sLudies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives All volumes in the series contain biographical and critical information about the author: secondary excerpts offering both historical and contemporary views of the highlighted social issue; a timeline of the author's life; a "For Further Reading" section of other works on the issue, and a detailed subject index. Book jacket.