Study Guide to Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow
Our Study Guide to Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow encourages students to dig deeper in their understanding of great works of literature. #MasterTheText
As a work of historical fiction, Ragtime, by E. L. Doctorow uses a turn-of-the-century America as a pedestal to showcase issues such as freedom, identity, and justice. Moreover, Doctorow was one of the first to use magic realism to discuss and dissect the nature of change. This Study Guide to Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow explores the context and history of Doctorow’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Available now on Amazon!
Each Ragtime Study Guide contains:
- Introductions to the Author and the Work
- Character Summaries
- Plot Guides
- Section and Chapter Overviews
- Test Essay and Study Q&As
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