2020-2021
English III
Quarter 2
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The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass–Available soon(ISBN:978-0-7434-8777-1) Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor and eloquent orator whose speeches fired the abolitionist cause, Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) led an astounding life. Physical abuse, deprivation and tragedy plagued his early years, yet through sheer force of character he was able to overcome these obstacles to become a leading spokesman for his people. Quarter 3The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Available for $17 (ISBN: 978-0-7432-7356-5)
First published in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted “gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession,” it is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s. |
