history and criticism

Studies and analyzes the most pronounced fictional streams of recent decades.

Examines American fiction from 1945 to the present and its relationship to changes in sexual mores, the economy, the desire for self-improvement, and the changing roles of men and women.

Contains eight critical essays on the book "The Great Gatsby.".

A study of Heinlein's entire career, examinations of each of his tales and novels, a complete bibliography of his works, an annotated list of writings about him, and biographical information.

Contains essays tracing the major movements of the short story from the beginning of the century until the end of World War II.

"Twayne's critical history of the short story. Bibliography: p. 146-162. A critical history tracing the evolution of American short fiction from its beginning as stereotypical allegories to 1850.