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American Fiction Feature Writer: Melissa Howard

From Harriet Beecher Stowe to Jack Keruoac or from Little Women to Catcher in the Rye, American Fiction has enough great literature to appease the most avid intellectual or introduce the novice gently to the American voice. Do you wish for something a bit lighter? We can introduce you writers from Zane Gray to Stephen King.

We have reviews of the Great American Novel, short stories and forgotten gems from the past. We will keep you up-to-date with author biographies, interviews, and the story behind the story.

American literary soil is rich; let us introduce you to the worker’s of that soil and their products.


Feature Writer Articles in American Fiction

Review of Pollyanna
Eleanor Hodgman Porter's novel, Pollyana isn't about blind optimism but about the ability to see that God wants his children to rejoice and how to find ways to rejoice.
The Symbolism of Rebirth in Plath
Examining the symbols of birth and rebirth in The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
The Bell Jar as a Bildungsroman Novel
Sylvia Plath takes the bildungsroman novel, which is typically a young man's journey to discover his place in society, and accommodates to the feminist position.
Point of View in The Bell Jar
The point of view in Sylvia Plath's novel, The Bell Jar, is an essential element in understanding the story.
Themes in The Bell Jar
The themes in Sylvia Plath's novel, The Bell Jar, are the closely interwoven concerns of identity.


Contributing Articles in American Fiction

The Love of the Last Tycoon: Book Review
Following an untimely death, the final novel of lauded Jazz-Age writer F. Scott Fitzgerald will remain unwritten; however, using his notes readers may fill in some holes.
Tips for Starting a Successful Book Club
Joining a book club is an excellent way to read a variety of books while having great social time with friends. Here are some ways to make book club time a success.
Life Under the Taliban in Afghanistan
The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns have given us a look inside the personal, ethnic and political struggles of Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban.
Dear John - Book Review
'Dear John' by Nicholas Sparks is a story of love, relationships and human emotions.
Unconventional Holiday Classics
Whether You're Celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah, These Holiday Tales Exude the Season's Warm and Fuzzy Atmosphere With a Creative Contemporary Edge