Arranging his material by genre and chronologically, Gerber (English, State U. of New York, Brockport) provides an overview of Cather's life; examines the early, middle, and final novels; assesses her
In his acceptance speech for the 1978 Nobel Prize for Literature, Isaac Bashevis Singer spoke of children as the ideal literary audience. His comments bespoke his own commitment, in the final years of
In Wendell Berry, the first publication devoted exclusively to the author, Andrew J. Angyal offers a comprehensive examination of Berry's entire career. Well organized and comprehensive in scope, the
Describes the American essayist's three children's novels, analyzing the works and their impressions on critics, as well as the author's beliefs about children's literature
The first book-length study of the southern writer who has published six novels and three collections of short stories, most set in North Carolina and depicting blue-collar workers and middle-class pe
Examines the career of the critic, historian, and journalist during the 1920s and 1930s, discussing the books and opinions that have made him a landmark literary figure
A critical and biographical analysis of the works of Maxine Hong Kingston explores her writing in the context of Chinese and Chinese American experience
Offers a critical introduction to the life and work of the American young adult author Mildred D. Taylor, author of the 1977 Newbery Award-winning "Roll of thunder, hear my cry."
Surveys Emerson's life and literary significance within the context of nineteenth-century American culture, discusses the Transcendental movement, and critically examines Emerson's poems and essays
The first book-length study of Silverstein's work presents a thought-provoking appreciation of his contributions to children's literature, particularly children's poetry and humor. Chapters discuss ke
