Twayne's United States authors series

Bibliography: p. 149-157. A critical study of the short fiction, essays, and only novel of the American author.

Examines significant theological, philosophical, and other major works of the 17th-century American writer and their critical reception.

Analyzes Updike's narrative art and evaluates his social-cultural significance.

Bibliography: p. 180-186. A critical study of Steinbeck's literary techniques and works.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of John McPhee.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of John Irving.

Presents an update of an earlier study of John Hersey's fiction and analyzes how The Call (1985) casts new light on his previous writing.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of John Barth.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Joan Didion.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Jim Harrison.