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An introductory critical guide to Steinbeck's novel. Includes essays on issues and themes.

Discusses the novel, "The Yearling, " including the life of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Baskin, the book's history and impact, its plot, characters, and literary criticism.

Contains fifteen essays in which the authors examine various aspects of the work of eighteenth-century Scottish poet Robert Burns, and includes an introductory article that discusses the history of Burns criticism and the historical difficulties surrounding the admission of the poet's work to canonical stature in British literature.

Examines the connections between twentieth-century English author Jane Rhys's life and works, discussing her short stories and such novels as "Quartet, " "After Leaving Mr. Mackenzie, " "Good Morning, Midnight, " and "Wide Sargasso Sea.".

Studies the works of award-winning author Leslie Marmon Silko, and discusses her writing theories, how she used her life experiences to influence her work, and other related topics.

Presents synopses, commentaries, character sketches, and contemporary reviews for important works by James Joyce; an alphabetized guide to persons, places, and ideas related to Joyce's life and works; documents including a working outline of "Finnegans Wake" and the U.S. court decision to lift the ban on "Ulysses"; and several reference tools.

A collection of interviews with poets from the Beat Generation.

Provides an examination of thirteen novels by mystery writer Tony Hillerman, published between 1970 and 1995, and includes biographical information about the author, a discussion of his contribution to the detective fiction genre, and a bibliography.

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.

Surveys the lives and writings of nearly four hundred authors from the Midwest and identifies some of the most important criticism of their writings.