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A volume in Twayne's Authors Series of literary criticism offers a critical introduction to the life and work of a particular writer, to the history and influence of a literary movement, or to the development of a literary genre. Primarily devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, the study not only takes account of major literary trends and important contributions in scholarship and criticism but also provides new critical insights and an original point of view. An Authors Series volume is rooted in the original works themselves and 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. A reader new to the work under examination will, after reading the Authors Series study, be compelled to turn to the originals, bringing to the reading a basic knowledge and fresh critical perspectives.Synopsis
A volume in Twayne's Authors Series of literary criticism offers a critical introduction to the life and work of a particular writer, to the history and influence of a literary movement, or to the development of a literary genre. Primarily devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, the study not only takes account of major literary trends and important contributions in scholarship and criticism but also provides new critical insights and an original point of view. An Authors Series volume is rooted in the original works themselves and 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. A reader new to the work under examination will, after reading the Authors Series study, be compelled to turn to the originals, bringing to the reading a basic knowledge and fresh critical perspectives.
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O'Dell (1898-1989) is best known as the author of historical fiction for children, beginning with his 1960 . Russell (languages and literature, Ferris State U., Michigan) focuses mostly on those endeavors, but also surveys the adult fiction he had written for years with little success, and briefly reviews his life as a whole. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)