"Emperor Jones" tells the story of Brutus Jones, a Black man who declares himself emperor of a Caribbean island. As he rules with fear and violence, his tenuous grip on power unravels, leading him to confront his own guilt and fears as he attempts to escape from the consequences of his tyranny. "The Hairy Ape" follows Yank, a laborer on a transatlantic ocean liner who struggles to find his identity and place in a rapidly industrializing society. After a chance encounter with the wealthy elite, he becomes disillusioned with both his working-class peers and the upper class, ultimately leading to a tragic quest for belonging. "Mourning Becomes Electra" is a tragic family saga that parallels the themes of Greek mythology. Set in post-Civil War America, the Mannon family grapples with betrayal, revenge, and the ghosts of their past. As secrets unfold, the characters face their dark destinies, leading to a dramatic conclusion that encapsulates the cycles of violence and retribution within the family. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Cliffs Notes .

There are 110 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1966 by John Wiley & Sons Inc .

A Fullbright scholar at the University of Vienna, JAMES L. ROBERTS was Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He taught extensively at major universities throughout the world. Peter Clarke is former Senior Advisor in Barking and Dagenam, where he played a central role in the IPM Numeracy Project.