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When the Legends Die | Essays and Criticism

• The Mother Figure in Borland's Novel

  In this essay, Hart examines the mother figure in Borland’s novel as portrayed by his four female characters.

• When the Legends Die: A Point beyond Culture

  In the following essay, Holifield interprets Tom’s maturation in Borland’s When the Legends Die.

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1. When the Legends Die: Introduction
2. When the Legends Die: Summary
3. When the Legends Die: Hal Borland Biography
4. When the Legends Die: Characters
5. When the Legends Die: Themes
6. When the Legends Die: Style
7. When the Legends Die: Historical Context
8. When the Legends Die: Critical Overview
9. When the Legends Die: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Mother Figure in Borland's Novel
   2. When the Legends Die: A Point beyond Culture
10. When the Legends Die: Compare and Contrast
11. When the Legends Die: Topics for Further Study
12. When the Legends Die: Media Adaptations
13. When the Legends Die: What Do I Read Next?
14. When the Legends Die: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. When the Legends Die: Pictures
16. Copyright

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