Provide a chronological discussion of what others have said or written about the author and/or their works. Both positive and negative reviews can be cited here. How was the work initially received? What things have later writers or critics said about them, etc.

”Fahrenheit 451”  book by Ray Bradbury

Instructions:
At the end of the semester, students will submit a major paper on their assigned author. This will be, in many ways, a more formal and structured version of the presentation. Students are to consult the Bedford handbook for all formatting and citation issues.

The Paper must include:

A. A discussion of the author’s life. Biographical summary, discussion of influences, awards received, other important writers they may have known or worked with.

B. A comprehensive list of their published works.

C. A chronological discussion of what others have said or written about the author and/or their works. Both positive and negative reviews can be cited here. How was the work initially received? What things have later writers or critics said about them, etc.

D. A thematic analysis of the work(s) you read. THIS IS BY FAR THE BULK OF THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ITS GRADE. This is essentially a standard English class paper, using specific citations and examples from the text to argue for a particular interpretation of the thematic focus of the work(s). You here take a position on what you regard as the central issues/questions which your author presents/explores and then provide a convincing, evidence-supported argument to support your interpretation.