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After the First Death is a suspense novel for young adults by American author Robert Cormier. The focus is on the complex relationships that develop between the various characters. The novel takes the name from the poem, "A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London" by Dylan Thomas. It originates from the last line: "After the ...
Apr 12, 1979 · First published in 1979, After the First Death can be seen as a spiritual precursor to his later novel, Heroes- both are concerned with the same themes: devotion to a cause, courage, fear and guilt, the cost of sacrifice.
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- 1979
- Robert Cormier
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Introduction. "After the First Death" is a gripping young adult novel by Robert Cormier, known for his thought-provoking and intense storytelling. This psychological thriller takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, challenging their perceptions of right and wrong. Set against the backdrop of a harrowing terrorist hijacking, the novel ...
After the First Death (1979) is a suspense novel for young adults by American author Robert Cormier. The focus is on the complex relationships that develop between the various characters. The novel takes the name from the poem, "A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London" by Dylan Thomas.
About After the First Death. Sixteen-year-old Miro had instructions to kill the bus driver immediately. They would then take the busload of children to the bridge and begin the standoff. Artkin was Miro’s mentor; the mastermind behind this act of terrorism that would get the world’s attention.
- Mass Market Paperback
Feb 1, 1991 · One outstanding vintage example is Richard Cormier's After the First Death, first published in 1979. A group of terrorists take a school bus hostage and the story focuses around three different teenage protagonists: the bus driver, one of the terrorists and the son of a US military commander.
Cormier, who is sometimes inspired by news stories or family events, is known for having serious themes in his work, such as manipulation, abuse of authority, and the ordinariness of evil. These...
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