political fiction, american

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Uncle Tom's Cabin, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Presents twelve scholarly essays on twentieth-century American author John Updike's "Rabbit" tetralogy, which follows central character Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom through four decades of American political and social history, up through the Reagan years.

Presents critical essays on Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Provides critical analyses of four novels by feminist writer Barbara Kingsolver, and includes biographical information about the author.