Publisher's Synopsis
The renowned series ^ICritical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers^R offers a unique way to engage students and general readers in the disciplines of literary criticism and analysis. Each volume of ^ICritical Companions^R focuses on the work of one popular author, such as Tony Hillerman, Mary Higgins Clark, or Tom Clancy, analyzing the writer's craft, examining the use of plot, characterization, style and theme, and tying in the author's background and life story as an influence on his or her works.
Now Greenwood Electronic Media has put together an economical package of the top 25 volumes of ^ICritical Companions^R in easy-access electronic form. Perfect for studying a single author or for compare and contrast projects, this electronic library resource allows the researcher to search across the whole series to examine in-depth the building blocks of contemporary popular fiction.^L ^L ^ICritical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers^R fits in with a progressive teaching strategy by appealing to students' current interests. It provides new and intriguing insights into the authors and novels people are already reading. And with this new electronic edition, this acclaimed series is even more affordable and easier to benefit from than ever.
