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Offers critical entries on Hawthorne's novels, short stories, travel writing, criticism, and other works, as well as portraits of characters, including Hester Prynne and Roger Chillingworth. This reference also provides entries on Hawthorne's family, friends - ranging from Herman Melville to President Franklin Pierce - publishers, and critics.

Critical Companion to Tennessee Williams includes entries on all of Tennessee Williams's major and most minor works; places and events related to his works; major figures in his life; his literary influences; and issues in Williams scholarship and criticism.

Examines Flannery O'Connor's life and works, and includes critical analyses of some of the themes in her writing, as well as entries on related topics and relevant people, places, and influences.

A master of extreme situations, Charles Dickens populated his novels with unforgettable characters and elaborate settings. This work is a useful reference to know about Dickens and his work. It contains entries on his works, including the characters in each work, crucial historical and thematic information, and critical discussion.

Known for his favorite themes of New England and nature, Robert Frost may well be the most famous American poet of the 20th century. This is an encyclopedic guide to the life and works of this great American poet. It combines critical analysis with information on Frost's life, providing a one-stop resource for students.