American Gods by Neil Gaiman (Book Analysis) (eBook)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

Bright Summaries (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
54 Seiten
BrightSummaries.com (Verlag)
9782808015578 (ISBN)

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Unlock the more straightforward side of American Gods with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of American Gods by Neil Gaiman, a fantasy novel which follows ex-convict Shadow Moon as he is released from prison, only to find that his wife has just died. Following an encounter with the mysterious Mr Wednesday, Shadow is whisked off on a whirlwind adventure across America, over the course of which he meets the incarnations of numerous gods, old and new, who are preparing to wage war on each other in order to maintain their crumbling footholds in the American subconscious. However, all is not what it seems, and it is down to Shadow to uncover the true identities of Mr Wednesday and his rival, Mr World, and prevent a divine showdown that could change the face of modern America forever. Neil Gaiman is one of the most influential fantasy writers of the 21st century, and is the author of dozens of novels, scripts, short stories and graphic novels. He is best known for his frequent use of allusion and mythology in his works.Find out everything you need to know about American Gods in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:* A complete plot summary* Character studies* Key themes and symbols* Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.3.2019
• Reihe/Serie: BrightSummaries.com
• Reihe/Serie: BrightSummaries.com
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen ► Lernen / Lernspiele
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie
• Schlagworte: America • American Gods • book analysis • book notes • BrightSummaries.com • Change • Folklore • Modernity • Mythology • Neil Gaiman • quests • reading guides • Rebirth • Redemption • Self-discovery • study aids • Summary • Tradition
• ISBN-13: 9782808015578 / 9782808015578