Patricia MacLachlan / David L. Russell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Russell, David L., 1946-

Series:

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 685.

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 685

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

MacLachlan, Patricia--Criticism and interpretation.

MacLachlan, Patricia.

Children's stories, American--History and criticism.

Children's stories, American.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

xii, 136 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Twayne Publishers ; London : Prentice Hall International, [1997]

Summary:

Twayne's United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works.

Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volume addresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writer's work.

Each volume features:

-- A critical, interpretive study and explication of the author's works

-- A brief biography of the author

-- An accessible chronology outlining the life, the work, and relevant historical context

-- Aids for further study: complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index

-- A readable style presented in a manageable length

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-133) and index.

ISBN:

0805745750

OCLC:

36430679