Gale Group

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of David Hume.

Provides readers with a systematic guide to the central themes in some of the most commonly taught American novels.

Provides a glimpse into the 17th century politics, religious culture, and gender issues that created the Salem witchcraft episode, and gives context to an impact that still resonates today, in everything from modern political life to popular culture.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Eudora Welty. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of William Inge.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Jack Kerouac.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Nathanael West.

Provides a critical introduction to Native American literature.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Kate Chopin.