women and literature

Contemporary critical opinion and commentary on Katherine Anne Porter and her works.

Portrays the life and times of Orne Jewett, a woman of exceptional achievement.

Contains excerpts from critical essays on Walker's novels.

Examines the works of a variety of authors including a concise biography, critical extracts, and bibliography of the author's separate publications: Phyllis Shand Allfrey, Erna Brodber, Michelle Cliff, Merle Collins, Edwidge Danticat, Zee Edgell, Beryl Gilroy, Merle Hodge, Jamaica Kincaid, Paule Marshall, Jean Rhys, Olive Senior.

Profiles twentieth-century African-American author Gloria Naylor, describing her life and literary heritage, and discussing the novels "The Women of Brewster Place," "Linden Hills," "Mama Day," "Bailey's Cafe," and "The Men of Brewster Place.".

Presents biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on twentieth-century African-American poet Gwendolyn Brooks, looking at six significant works, including "The Mother," and "We Real Cool.".

Provides analyses of selected works of short fiction by contemporary American author Bobbie Ann Mason; features an original interview with Mason, as well as excerpts from an earlier interview; and includes the complete texts of two scholarly essays on Mason's short fiction.