An urgent, illuminating exploration of the social nature of shame and of how it might be used to promote large-scale political change and social reform. “[Jac

"A provocative new novel by the nationally bestelling author of THE ATOMIC CITY GIRLS, about nine generations of one family in Eastern Tennessee whose women, in

Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

Life and background - Writing, publication and initial critical reception of Tess - Summaries and critical commentary - What the novel is about.