Oates, Joyce Carol

Presents a collection of essays originally published in various periodicals throughout the twentieth century, written by a number of noted writers including Mark Twain, T.S. Eliot, Ernest Hemingway, Katherine Anne Porter, John Updike, and many others.

Presents a selection of short fiction stories written by Joyce Carol Oates in the 1960s and 1970s.

Chronicles the notable departures made by the 5 daughters of the house from Broadsmoor Valley, beginning with adopted daughter Deirdre Zinn, who is abducted in broad daylight.

A selection of twenty-one essays represents the diversity of voices that constitute the American literary community.

During the 1950s, five high school girls in upstate New York form a gang called Foxfire.

Blaming herself for the car accident on the Tappan Zee Bridge that killed her mother, fifteen-year-old Jenna undergoes a difficult physical and emotional recovery.

A collection of twelve short stories for young people including "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been," "Life After High School," and "How I Contemplated the World.".

Tells of a seemingly ordinary, successful family who is nearly torn apart when tragedy strikes but finds a way to remain happy and loyal despite rumors, secrets and strife.