Steinbeck's progression from naturalism to drama of consciousness is traced in a study bringing to light concepts of human destiny accounting for differences between novels and stories written prior to and after 1945.

Bibliography: p. 147-151. A critical study of Faulkner and his major works.

A critical interpretation of Crane and his work.

"Walt Whitman provies a critical introduction to America's nineteenth-century epic poet. It orders the facts essential to understanding Whitman's poetry, and indicates paths to wander down on tours of personal exploration. More than merely a review of all that has been said of Whitman before, the book represents a fresh and comprehensive look at the poet and his work."--From the dust-jacket front flap.

A new appraisal of Melville based on recent research: his life, writings, and personal critical judgments. The author, a professor at Colorado State College, has been teaching and writing about Melville for more than 20 years.

An inductive analysis of selected poems by Cummings.

Bibliography: p. 165-171. A critical study of selected works that represent London's thematic concerns, styles, and temperament.