in literature

Examines a number of landscapes and towns of California and how they influenced the writing of John Steinbeck.

A collection of essays, lectures, and personal recollections in which Eudora Welty explores the writings and literary impact of William Faulkner.

Discusses the circumstances that existed at the time Stowe wrote her famous novel, the details of the book, and its impact on feelings about the existence of slavery in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century.

Describes the people and conditions of life in England during the time of Charles Dickens and examines how those conditions are reflected in his work.

A bibliography containing over 1,100 titles to be used by high school students or adults who are looking for classic or contemporary fiction about the history of the United States.

Explores the life and career of African-American author Zora Neale Hurston, discussing how her studies of African-American culture and folklore helped her write her novels, plays, and stories.