yates, richard

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Chronicles the life of American novelist and story writer Richard Yates, discussing his childhood in Depression-era America, the influence his past had on his writing, his battles with alcohol and mental illness, and other related topics.

A critical introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century American author Richard Yates, outlining the historical, literary, and social contexts important to his writings, followed by a biographical portrait, and including readings of his novels and story collections.