Social Protest Literature: An Encyclopedia of Works, Characters, Authors, and Themes

Impassioned social protest writers inspire readers to relive injustice, empathize with its victims, and take action. The more than 450 entries in this volume survey the most important protest works of our time as well as the classics of the past.

Social Protest Literature discusses the lives and concerns of more than 100 writers; analyzes each work's themes, content, and targeted social problems; provides plot synopses and character sketches; demonstrates how major literary creations represent specific ideologies; and explores key social protest concepts in the context of historical events and social and cultural milieus.

This beautifully illustrated encyclopedia focuses on recent works that look at environmentalism, labor issues, civil rights for such marginalized groups as gays and lesbians and racial and ethnic minorities, the role of art under repressive regimes, and other timely issues.

Extensive cross-references direct readers to other works with similar themes and a comprehensive bibliography suggests further reading.

Author: Patricia Netzley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 04/01/1999
Pages: 295
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.84lbs
Size: 10.23h x 7.20w x 1.14d
ISBN: 9780874369809

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/1999 pg. 102
Booklist 10/01/1999 pg. 390
School Library Journal 11/01/1999 pg. 84
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2000 pg. 442
Library Journal 11/01/1999

About the Author

Patricia D. Netzley is a professional writer who teaches and lectures on writing.