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James Joyce
James Joyce, one of the most important writers of the twentieth century, continues to fascinate readers all over the world. His works illuminate the human condition in a way that …
Saul Bellow
A three-time National Book Award for Fiction winner, Saul Bellow (1915-2005) is one of the most highly regarded American authors to emerge since World War II. His 60-year career …
Octavia E. Butler
Slow to rise in the literary world, Octavia Estelle Butler cultivated musings on earth's future, reaching massive critical acclaim in the process. This companion will complement …
Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson was a marine biologist credited with the founding of the ecology movement and the rise in ecofeminism. One of her most popular works was Silent Spring, which …
James Lee Burke
James Lee Burke is best known for mystery novels in which strong male protagonists battle low-life thugs who commit violent crimes and corporate executives who exploit the …
George Orwell
George Orwell (1903-1950) is one of the most influential authors in the English language. His landmark novels Animal Farm (1945) and 1984 (1949) have been translated into many …
Jamaica Kincaid
Changing her name early in her career because her parents disapproved of her writing, Jamaica Kincaid crossed audiences to embrace feminist, American, postcolonial and world …
Brian Friel
This literary companion surveys the life, works, and awards of Irish playwright Brian Friel. Entries investigate his milieu and such topics as religion, violence, and achievement. …