american novelists

An authoritative reference guide to the most important living novelists and short story writers in the English language.

Tells the life story of young adult fiction author Richard Peck and includes photos, an interview, a time line, reviews from "School Library Journal, " an award list, bibliographies, and other reference tools.

Examines the life and career of American young adult author Robert Cormier and features an interview, time line, reviews, award lists, glossary, and lists of further resources.

A memoir in which the author discusses his relationship with his father, a high-ranking general during the Vietnam War, and tells about his entry into the priesthood where he became part of the radical faction protesting the war, and his decision to leave the church in order to marry and have a family.

A collection of letters written by F. Scott Fitzgerald to friends, family members, and associates, which combine to provide a portrait of his life and career; arranged chronologically from 1907 through 1940.

A brief biography of Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison, the first African-American woman to win that award in literature; and chronicles her personal and professional life, career, and achievements.

Presents a biography of twentieth-century American writer Ernest Hemingway, contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide synopses and critical assessments of his novels, stories, poems, journalism, and nonfiction works, and discusses related people, places, and topics.

Traces the life of novelist Zane Grey, known for his depictions of the American West, detailing the writer's frequent bouts of depression, reinterpreting his novels from a romantic perspective, and looking at his mature roles as an author, explorer, producer, and outdoorsman.

Describes the life of African-American author Toni Morrison and profiles her novels "The Bluest Eye" and "Sula, " discussing their characters, narrative structures, and titles. Also includes a Morrison chronology and bibliography and a list of further resources.

Chronicles the life of author Theodore Dreiser, placing his literary achievements in the context of his life and explaining why his writings and personal life made him one of the more controversial figures of the early twentieth century.