Publication

2000 - IDG Books Worldwide, Foster City, CA, California

Language

English

Word Count

22,000 words, Guess

Page Count

88 pages

Identifiers

and 5 more
  • LibraryThing6800983
  • Library of Congress Control Number00038863
  • OCLC Control Number43864353
  • Better World Books9780764585531
  • Open LibraryOL6785377M

Classifications

  • DDC813/.54
  • LCCPS3562.I64 C6633 2000
  • LCCPS3562.I64C6633 2000

Description

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. In CliffsNotes on The Contender, you look into a moral tale that emphasizes the importance of the fight over the prize, the quality of the struggle over the outcome. Following the development of the novel's protagonist, this study guide's in-depth character analysis covers the coming-of-age of a high school dropout who literally fights young boxers and figuratively braves the inner battles of peer pressure. Other features that help you figure out this important work include Life and background of the author, Robert Lipsyte Introduction to the book with a synopsis, character list, and character map Summaries, critical commentaries, and glossaries for each chapter Critical essays focusing on setting, major themes, and the author's writing style A review ...

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Robert Lipsyte

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  • CliffsNotes Lipsyte's the contenderIDG Books Worldwide2000

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