Presents a critical examination of twentieth-century American poet Sylvia Plath, focusing on the connections between the events of her life and her writing.
Describes the life and career of Jack Kerouac, author of "On the Road" and influential member of the Beat movement, and his exploits while traveling around the nation.
Tells the life story of "Fellowship of the Ring" author J. R. R. Tolkien, discussing his time, place, and works, and provides a chronology, bibliography, and list of Tolkien Web sites.
Examines the life and work of American author Barbara Kingsolver, discussing her Kentucky childhood, looking at the experiences that influenced her writings, and analyzing a selection of her novels, including "Prodigal Summer.".
