A critical guide to seven novels by twentieth-century American novelist Kurt Vonnegut, each with an analysis of plot, character development, thematic concerns, symbolism, and literary contexts. Includes biographical information about the author.
Offers an introduction to the life and works of Dominican-American writer Julia Alvarez and analyzes the thematic and cultural concerns that are addressed in her novels.
Provides biographical information about American author Anne Tyler, and offers an analysis of each of twelve novels written by Tyler between 1970 and 1998.
