On the Back Cover
REA's "MAXnotes" is an insightful series of literature study guides covering over 80 of the most popular literary works. MAXnotes study guides are student friendly and provide all the essentials needed to prepare students for homework, discussions, reports, and exams. Our MAXnotes for Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" study guide includes an overall summary, character lists, explanation and discussion of the plot, overview of the work's historical context, and a biography of the author. Each section of the work is individually summarized and includes study questions and answers. Our Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" MAXnotes study guide is a handy resource when preparing for exams or doing homework, and it makes a great companion to the original work. The Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" MAXnotes is also an invaluable resource for English teachers who are teaching the original work and need a refresher. Each MAXnotes includes topics for term papers with sample outlines.
About the Author
ALICE WALKER is an internationally celebrated writer, poet, and activist whose books include seven novels, four collections of short stories, four children s books, and volumes of essays and poetry. She won the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction in 1983 and the National Book Award.
Awards & Accolades
1. Winner, Pulitzer Prize : 1983
