erdrich, louise

Provides analysis of the most frequently studied poems in literature courses. Contains author biography (if attributed), poem text, poem summary, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Examines the nature and significance of social justice themes for a number of well-known American authors over the last two hundred years.

A novelist writes of her experiences during a 12 month period through pregnancy, new motherhood, and return to writing.

Presents critical analyses of six novels by Native American writer Louise Erdrich, and includes biographical information about the author.