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The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver

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Author Biography

Name: Barbara Kingsolver
Birth Date: 8 April 1955

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Biography of Barbara Kingsolver
5688 words, approx. 19 pages
Barbara Kingsolver renews the Western literary landscape by debunking the myths of individuality and self-determination. Her heroines lead meaningful lives by relying on compromise and community. Kingsolver's work reflects the real West in which she live...
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Biography of Barbara Kingsolver
5612 words, approx. 18.7 pages
Barbara Kingsolver renews the Western literary landscape by debunking the myths of individuality and self-determination. Her heroines lead meaningful lives by relying on compromise and community. Kingsolver's work reflects the real West in which she live...


Encyclopedia and Summary Information
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The Bean Trees Summary
3,782 words, approx. 13 pages
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver Bom in 1955 in Annapolis, Maryland, Barbara Kingsolver later settled in Tucson, Arizona, attended graduate school, and worked at the university there. Eventually she married and had a daughter, Camille-real-life...
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The Bean Trees Information
172 words, approx. 1 pages
The Bean Trees, first published in 1988, is the first book written by Barbara Kingsolver, followed by a sequel Pigs in Heaven. The protagonist of the novel, Taylor Greer, a native of Kentucky, finds herself in Oklahoma near Cherokee territory. The novel...


News and Journals
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Albuquerque Journal
Indian Bean Tree Makes a Big Impression
06/11/2005: 713 words, approx. 2 pages
Q. We recently took friends to dinner at El Pinto restaurant. Just past the restaurant on the west side of the street there is a rather large tree growing among all the others that caught my eye. It has big leaves and was covered...
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The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
OF BEAN TREES, A UNICORN AND "LIFE OF PI'.(Stars)(Column)
04/04/2004: 440 words, approx. 2 pages
Byline: Peg Duckett Onondaga County Public Library If April showers keep you inside, read a book for some mental exercise. Then plan on joining some of the book discussions at the libraries listed below. Reserve books online at www.ocpl.lib.ny.us . Versions are...
 


Criticism and Essays
Literary Criticism
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Critical Review by Margaret Randall
2,124 words, approx. 7 pages
In the following review, Randall offers praise for The Bean Trees.
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Critical Essay by Karen M. Kelly and Philip H. Kelly
1,809 words, approx. 6 pages
In the following essay, the Kellys discuss the major themes, symbolism, and literary style of The Bean Trees, arguing that the novel holds excellent instructional value for high school students.
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Critical Review by Carol Kleiman
532 words, approx. 2 pages
In the following review, Kleiman offers positive assessment of The Bean Trees.
Featured Essays
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Essay Grade: 88%
Kentucky: A Family Environment
1,649 words, approx. 6 pages
About the book The Bean Trees, discussed the importance that a family has on the main characters.
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Essay Grade: 92%
The Bean Trees
1,297 words, approx. 4 pages
Essay explores the difficulties of Turtle's life in "The Bean Trees."
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Essay Grade: 97%
The Meaning of Birds In The Bean Trees
1,080 words, approx. 4 pages
Why Barbara Kingsolver uses birds as a metaphor in many aspects of The Bean Trees.
 


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The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver

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