Twayne's United States authors series

Examines the life and works of nineteenth-century American poet Walt Whitman; also includes a chronology and a selected bibliography.

Bibliography: p. 180-185. A critical examination of the themes, ideas, and techniques in Wright's work.

Offers biographical information and a critical study of the literary works of playwright Edward Albee.

Bibliography: p. 144-149. A critical study of the structure and theme of Heller's novels and plays.

A critical study of the life and novels of Louis L'Amour from 1949 to 1984.

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

Bibliography: p. 202-207. A critical examination of Bellow's novels.