"The life and writing of Dorothy Allison illustrate her firm commitment to the two 'outlaw' cultures with which she identifies," wrote a critic for Contemporary Southern Writers, "her 'white trash' So...
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In the following review, Harris offers a positive assessment of Bastard Out of Carolina, noting the novel's vivid descriptions and skillful use of vernacular.
Bastard Out of Carolina is a no...
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In the following essay, Irving analyzes Bastard Out of Carolina in relation to the conventional realist style versus the genre of “accepted” lesbian literature.
Lesbian representation...
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In the following essay, McDonald explores the literary techniques that Allison employs in Bastard Out of Carolina to give the reader a deeper and more sympathetic understanding of her characters.
T...
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In the following essay, Donlon examines the significance of the front porch as a symbol of privacy and escape in Bastard Out of Carolina.
Ever since the first American gallery appeared in 1702, and...
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In the following essay, King explores the postmodern and feminist aspects of Bastard Out of Carolina.
Dorothy Allison's Bastard Out of Carolina is a lyrical yet fiercely disturbing portrait ...
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Teaching Bastard Out of Carolina
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Bastard Out of Carolina Lesson Plans contain 124 pages of teaching material, including:
Dorothy Allison
Critical Review by Gale Harris
