This book presents biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on Mark Twain's best-known short stories, including "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," "Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut," and others. -- Provided by publisher

Contains critical and bibliographical information about "Villette" and "Jane Eyre," both by Charlotte Bronte, and about "Wuthering Heights," by Emily Bronte; and features detailed biographies of both authors.

A selection of criticism, arranged in chronological order of publcation, devoted to the fiction of John Steinbeck.

Presents critical essays discussing the work of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, including her novels "Sula," "Beloved," and "The Bluest Eye."

Includes a biography of Willa Cather as well as critical and critical information about four of her novels.