J.D. Salinger, revisited / by Warren French.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

French, Warren G., 1922-2009.

Series:

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 542.

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 542

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Salinger, J. D. (Jerome David), 1919-2010--Criticism and interpretation.

Salinger, J. D.

Salinger, J. D. (Jerome David), 1919-2010.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

xv, 147 pages : portrait ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Twayne Publishers, [1988]

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 index.

Bibliography: pages 134-141.

ISBN:

0805775226

OCLC:

17677008