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Summary and Analysis of the Underground Railroad - (Smart Summaries) by Worth Books (Paperback)

Summary and Analysis of the Underground Railroad - (Smart Summaries) by  Worth Books (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of <em>The Underground Railroad </em>tells you what you need to know--before or after you read Colson Whitehead's book.</strong><br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> This short summary and analysis of <em>The Underground Railroad </em>by Colson Whitehead includes: <br /> </p> <ul> <li>Historical context</li> <li>Chapter-by-chapter summaries</li> <li>Analysis of the main characters</li> <li>Themes and symbols</li> <li>Important quotes</li> <li>Fascinating trivia</li> <li>Glossary of terms</li> <li>Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work</li> </ul> <p> <br /> About <em>The Underground Railroad</em> by Colson Whitehead: <br /> <br /> Colson Whitehead's National Book Award-winning <em>The Underground Railroad </em>is a bold, original, and unflinchingly brutal portrait of slavery during the darkest period in American history.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Worth Books' smart summaries get straight to the point and provide essential tools to help you be an informed reader in a busy world, whether you're browsing for new discoveries, managing your to-read list for work or school, or simply deepening your knowledge. Available for fiction and nonfiction titles, these are the book summaries that are worth your time.

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