| American Writers, Supplement XXI: A Collection of Literary Biographies: Neith Boyce to IRA Wolfert Contributor(s): Parini, Jay (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0684315963 ISBN-13: 9780684315966 Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons OUR PRICE: $345.56 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures - Literary Criticism | American - General |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: American Writers: Supplement |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 8.5" W x 11.1" (3.17 lbs) 585 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The American Writers Supplements include authors who have never been featured in American Writers. In this latest supplement, look for entries on twentieth-century short story writer, novelist, feminist, anarchist, part-time bohemian --and a mother of four, narrative historian, playwright, documentary editor, and hooker of rugs Neith Boyce; novelist Michael Connelly; award-winning short story writer Jhumpa Lahiri; humorist, raconteur, and provocateur Sam Pickering; and more. This collection of critical and biographical articles covers hundreds of notable authors from the 17th century to the present day. Signed essays, 12-15 pages in length by noted scholars, provide thought-provoking insights into the lives, careers and works of American writers. Each Supplement covers approximately 20 additional authors. 01 |