psychological fiction, american

Presents an overview of the life and work of U.S. novelist and short storywriter Patricia Highsmith, discussing the themes and interests that characterize her writing, and includes a chronology, notes, and selected bibliography.

A collection of stories in the spirit of the television series, "The Twilight Zone," published in conjunction with the fiftieth anniversary of the series' first broadcast episode. Contributors include authors such as R.L. Stine, Whitley Strieber, and scriptwriters for the series.

Presents twenty-one works of criticism on Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick, " discussing its language, style, symbols, themes, religious references, and characters and relating the novel to American society, and provides a chronology and further reading list.