Class

The titles in the Social Class Collection explore the historical and contemporary implications of social class and class division in cultures around the world. Representing a diverse range of perspectives, cultures, and societies, the selections in this Collection span a broad range of genres and forms, including essays, biographies, and fiction.

Publication year 2001

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Fear, Hate & Anger, Hope, Revenge, Mental Health, Death, The Past, Place, Family, Fathers, Marriage, Teamwork, Social Class, Colonialism, Community, Economics, Globalization, Politics & Government, War, Equality, Power & Greed

Tags World History, American Revolution, Historical Fiction, Military & War, US History

Publication year 2018

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Climate, Social Class, Science & Technology, Environment

Tags Science & Nature, Climate Change, Journalism, World History, Politics & Government

Publication year 2013

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Hope, Love, Memory, Nostalgia, Regret, Femininity, Gender Identity, Childhood & Youth, Coming of Age, Appearance & Reality, Mothers, Self Discovery, Social Class, Politics & Government, Justice

Tags Children`s Literature, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime Fiction, Fantasy

Publication year 2007

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Family, Race, Social Class, Religion & Spirituality, Politics & Government

Tags Modern Classic Fiction, Parenting

Publication year 2004

Genre Short Story Collection, Fiction

Themes Love, Loyalty & Betrayal, Nostalgia, Loneliness, Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Fear, Guilt, Memory, Shame & Pride, Femininity, Masculinity, Mental Health, Sexual Identity, The Past, Daughters & Sons, Family, Fathers, Marriage, Mothers, Self Discovery, Social Class, Community, Fate, Good & Evil, Order & Chaos, Power & Greed, Safety & Danger

Tags Canadian Literature, Literary Fiction, Relationships

Publication year 2005

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Perseverance, Loneliness, Coming of Age, Fathers, Friendship, Social Class, War, Truth & Lies

Publication year 2018

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Femininity, Social Class, Safety & Danger

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Poverty, Addiction & Substance Abuse, Trauma & Abuse, Realistic Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction

Sadie is a young adult mystery novel published in 2018 by the Canadian author Courtney Summers. The book chronicles teenager Sadie Hunter’s quest to find the man who killed her sister. In alternating chapters, Sadie’s subsequent disappearance becomes the topic of West McCray’s podcast The Girls. Sadie won the 2018 Edgar Award and was chosen for many Best of 2018 book lists.Plot SummarySadie follows the journey of 19-year-old protagonist Sadie Hunter as she searches for... Read Sadie Summary

Publication year 1931

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Good & Evil, Social Class, The Past

Tags Classic Fiction, Mystery & Crime Fiction, Southern Gothic, Trauma & Abuse, Southern Literature, American Literature, Gothic Literature, World History

Publication year 1925

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Power & Greed, Colonialism, Social Class, Marriage, Gender Identity

Tags Classic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, British Literature, Colonialism & Postcolonialism, Regency Era, World History

Publication year 2013

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Conflict, Social Class, Economics, Equality, Wins & Losses

Tags Psychology, Business & Economics, Science & Nature, Sociology, Self-Improvement, Politics & Government, Philosophy, Psychology, Philosophy

Publication year 2008

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Perseverance, Guilt, Hate & Anger, Hope, Shame & Pride, Disability, Masculinity, Race, Coming of Age, Place, Family, Self Discovery, Social Class, Education, Literature

Tags Realistic Fiction, Dramatic Literature, Children`s Literature

Publication year 2023

Genre Graphic Novel/Book, Fiction

Themes Perseverance, Race, Coming of Age, Self Discovery, Social Class

Tags Realistic Fiction, Children`s Literature, Modern Classic Fiction, Travel Literature