Rollyson, Carl E

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide biographical and analytical information about 145 American and Canadian fiction writers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and their works, each with an annotated bibliography; and includes a glossary of terms and techniques, a time line of author birthdates, and an index.

Draws on the recently opened archives of Ted Hughes to offer new insights into the iconic poet's psyche and literary achievements, in a portrait that includes previously unpublished papers and dozens of letters exchanged between Plath and Hughes.

This is an encyclopedic reference to Melville's life and work, comprehensive in scope featuring individual entries on his writings in a range of genres.

Presents the life of Pablo Picasso, from his childhood, through his early artistic efforts, to his world fame as one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.

Collects essays that focus on specific plays and books, including Hellman's most famous work "The Children's Hour," that remain part of a scholarly and popular literature about her life and affairs.

Contains ninety-five articles that analyze the lives and writings of authors who have made major contributions to mystery and detective fiction; arranged alphabetically from Abbot to Davies.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the life and work of Herman Melville, with critical analysis of his writings, an overview of his personal life, and discussion of the culture, times, and places in which Melville wrote and lived.