A collection of critical essays on the fiction of John Updike, arranged in chronological order of original publication.

This book presents biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on John Steinbeck's best-known short stories, including "The Red Pony" stories, "Flight," and others.

Includes critical views on six of Sherwood Anderson's short stories: Winesburg, Ohio; Godliness; Death in the woods; The man who became a woman; I want to know why; and, The egg.