adventure stories, american

A collection of critical essays discussing the themes and style displayed in Mark Twain's 1876 novel and includes biographical information about Twain.

A collection of short stories and vignettes by Earnest Hemmingway, first published in 1925, marking his American debut.

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.

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.

Provides an analysis of novelist Robin Cook's medical thrillers written between 1977 and 1995, discussing their plots, characters, and themes, and includes biographical information about the author, a complete bibliography of his fiction, general criticism, and a listing of reviews.