Crissy Allan.  "The Life and Works of a Master."

This article takes a brief look into Ernest Hemingway's life.  It also contains a short introduction to his major works.

Note:  Book cover courtesy of http://www.npg.si.edu/exh/hemingwayless-index2.htm

Rhonda Richards.  "Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary."  

This article features a brief biography of Elizabeth Bishop and then concentrates on common characteristics of her poetry by comparing two poems.

Note:  Book cover courtesy of http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/poets/a_f/bishop/jackets.htm

Craig Hicks.  "McCullers' Life and Ballad."   

This article is an overview of the life of Carson McCullers from an ambitious musician to an extraordinary author.  It examines one of her most successful novellas The Ballad of the Sad Café. 

Note:  Book cover courtesy of http://www.carson-mccullers.com/html/ballad.html

Courtney Tate.  "The One Hit Wonder."                                         

This article is an overview of the life of author Harper Lee.  It also includes information on her one and only novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

Note:  Book cover courtesy of http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Culture/HarperLee/publishing.htm

Amanda Harris.  “A Mirror on Morrison.”

This article contains a brief biographical overview of Toni Morrison’s life as well as her writing career.  It also features an introduction to Morrison’s major works.

Note:  Book cover courtesy of http://aalbc.com/toni.htm