A Quiet on the Western Front

One of the most authentic portrayals of war, All Quite, brings us to the front lines of the Great War. The author's own experience as a member of the "lost Generation" allows him deliver an account of the paradoxes found in the war experience. Look for the rich mo tiffs in this work. posts due by Sept. 2

Fathers and Sons

A tale of generational and social conflict set in 19th century Russia, this work depicts a tragic love story and the tale of a country torn between its past and future. Enjoy the characters: naive Arkady, the Nihilist Bazarov, the ardent father and traditionalist Uncle. All combine to create and entertaining look at change and its impact.

Posts due by August 14

A Tale of Two Cities

Written at a time when all of Europe feared revolutionary forces, A Tale of Two Cities, carries the reader on a journey through late 18th century Paris and London. Look for the many literary devices Dickens employs to help us connect with the characters. Your research into the Revolution will help you engage the storyline even more so you may wnat to do that part of the assignment first.


Be sure to respond to other students posts often.

Posts must be made by July 27

The Decameron

This is your first chance to make an impression in AP. Be the first to post!!! Be sure to respond to each other often. The idea is to create a dialog and a sense of community before we start in the fall.

The Decameron is a great work to start off the year. The stories we picked are really reflective of the work as a whole and the framework tale is a cool way to structure the stories. Be sure to read them in light of the period in which they were being written and look for the social commentary throughout the piece. It is a wonderful insight into the late Medieval and Renaissance mind.

All posts must be made by July 10