american literature

Profiles the lives and works of twelve Asian-American women writers of English through biographical information, a selection of critical excerpts, and complete bibliographies.

Contains over eight hundred alphabetically arranged articles that discuss works, authors, and subjects in North American literature that speak to the theme of identity; and includes a mediagraphy, bibliography, category list, and index.

Anthology of Native American narrative literature, with brief biographical sketches of the authors.

Collection of more than thirty stories written by major and emerging American Indian writers from 1974 through 1994, exploring themes of Native American spirituality, ritual, and identity.

Almost 800 entries provide an extensive survey of women writers, their concerns, and their works.

Chronicles the lives of poets and novelists, William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and others drawing connections between their unique brand of literature.

Contains 9,000 alphabetical entries including biographical information on authors, composers and artists, 2,000 plot summaries, movements in literature, literary prizes, and articles on literary societies.

An anthology of works by African-Americans professionally involved in literature and the arts.

Contemporary women writers discuss their writing technique, how they develop ideas, and how they view their roles within society.