Coming of Age in Sue Monk Kidd's the Secret Life of Bees |
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| Editor:
| Bryfonski, Dedria |
| Series title: | Social Issues in Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7377-6383-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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| Imprint: | Greenhaven Press, Incorporated |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $58.30 |
Book Description:
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This volume explores the life and work of Sue Monk Kidd, focusing particularly on the coming of age theme in her novel The Secret Life of Bees. The book presents readers with a collection of essays that address topics such as community as a place for transformation, Lily's development at the expense of black individualism, and the role of social consciousness and spirituality. Modern perspectives on adolescence are also presented, allowing readers to make important connections between...
More DescriptionThis volume explores the life and work of Sue Monk Kidd, focusing particularly on the coming of age theme in her novel The Secret Life of Bees. The book presents readers with a collection of essays that address topics such as community as a place for transformation, Lily's development at the expense of black individualism, and the role of social consciousness and spirituality. Modern perspectives on adolescence are also presented, allowing readers to make important connections between the text and the concerns of today's world.