Andersen, Richard

Walter Dean Myers had trouble pronouncing words in high school, so he wrote them down instead.

Examines the major works of Ernest Hemingway, with a primary focus on World War I and how it affected his writing.

Presents a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's classic drama, "Macbeth;" and provides information on the play's theme, symbols, character development, and a review of the history and culture of Elizabethan England.

Describes the life of African-American author Toni Morrison and profiles her novels "The Bluest Eye" and "Sula, " discussing their characters, narrative structures, and titles. Also includes a Morrison chronology and bibliography and a list of further resources.

Describes the life of twentieth-century American playwright Arthur Miller and profiles his works "Death of a Salesman" and "The Crucible, " discussing their settings, their characters, and Miller's narrative strategies. Also includes a Miller chronology and bibliography and a list of further resources.