Roots: The Story of an American Family - Literature Guide


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Roots: The Story of an American Family

I.	Introduction



II.	Alex Haley



III.	Plot Summary



IV.	Characters



V.	Themes



VI.	Construction



VII.	Historical Perspective



VIII.	Questions



IX.	Compare and Contrast



X.	Further Reading

Literature Guide - Roots: The Story of an American Family

Haley, Alex Published 1976

I Introduction

Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley became a sensation immediately after its publication in 1976. It was adapted into a popular miniseries and became one of the most-watched television programs in American history. Two sequels, The Next Generation and The Gift, quickly followed. ...

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