An encyclopedia of American literary characters for students.

"Critical companion to Zora Neale Hurston is a reliable and up-to-date resource ... providing information on Hurston's life and work."-back cover.

Contains entries that provide information about various aspects of the American novel, providing author biographies and bibliographies; novel synopses and analyses; discussion of historical events and emerging trends; and lists of award winners; arranged alphabetically from "Paco's Story" to "Zuckerman Unbound."

Contains entries that provide information about various aspects of the American novel, providing author biographies and bibliographies; novel synopses and analyses; discussion of historical events and emerging trends; and lists of award winners; arranged alphabetically from "Absalom, Absalom!" to "From here to eternity."

Contains entries that provide information about various aspects of the American novel, providing author biographies and bibliographies; novel synopses and analyses; discussion of historical events and emerging trends; and lists of award winners; arranged alphabetically from William Gaddis to Cynthia Ozick.