Twayne's studies in short fiction

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Colette. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Charles W. Chesnutt. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Bobbie Ann Mason. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Bernard Malamud. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Anton Chekhov. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Studies the short fiction of American contemporary author Tobias Wolff, examining the influence of his parentage, schooling, Vietnam service, and academic career on his writings, presenting biographical information, and offering a critical interpretation of his work.

Examines Chopin's writings exploring the historical, literary, and cultural contexts within which her stories occur and her visionary use of bilingual and bicultural perspectives of characters.