american literature

A collection of critical essays on Williams and his works arranged in chronological order of publication.

A critical introduction to the life and work of author William Sleator, who has written for both children and young adults and specializes in the field of science fiction.

A survey of the history of African-American literature, from slave narratives to the present, told in the voice of a grandfather speaking to his granddaughter.

An anthology of poetry and prose by such writers as Carl Sandburg, Willa Cather, Robert Frost, all celebrating aspects of the American landscape.

Poems and prose by Lakota youth at Red Cloud Indian School, describe life on the reservation, Lakota culture and the present-day world.

Profiles nine Arab-American and Muslim-American writers and their work, including Kahlil Gibran, Malcolm X, Mona Simpson, and others, with analysis of specific works and discussions on the major themes they have covered.

Presents a study guide to the life and works Robert Frost, providing biographical information, advice on how to read his poems, and a critical examination of "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," "The Road Not Taken," "Fire and Ice," and more.

Profiles of thirty American writers from Hawthorne and Irving to Faulkner and Hemingway.