war stories, american

Explores how war and the military shaped the identities of Ernest Hemingway, James Salter, and Tim O'Brien, three of the twentieth century's most respected authors.

Presents a brief biography of novelist Tom Clancy, twelve essays analyzing his works and discussing their appeal, and three articles by Clancy himself on space exploration and the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Presents a critical reading of the novels of writer Tim O'Brien, including a discussion of each of his books along with brief biographical information.

Provides information on the life of author Tom Clancy, discussing the development of his literary style, and analyzes each of his eight novels, beginning with "The Hunt for Red October, " written in 1984.

An in-depth study guide to American author Ernest Hemingway's novel "A Farewell to Arms" that provides a brief Hemingway biography, a plot summary, a textual history, a bibliographical essay, and discussion of the work's contexts, themes, issues, characters, language, style, and reception.

Includes an interview with the author, a collection of his essays, and a complete concordance.

Contains a collection of four short stories by Louisa May Alcott based upon her experiences both as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War and in her private life.