Description

Overview:

Julia Alvarez's popular novel is a fictional account influenced by the real lives of the Mirabal sisters, who grew up in the Dominican Republic and were involved in the rebellion against dictator Rafael Trujillo in the 1930s. The Big Read Reader's Guide deepens your exploration with interviews, booklists, timelines, and historical information. We hope this guide and syllabus allow you to have fun with your students while introducing them to the work of a great American author.

Subject:

Arts and Humanities, Literature

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Reading

Provider:

National Endowment for the Arts

Provider Set:

The Big Read

Date Added:

08/05/2013