A critical analysis of Poe's stories, poetry, and criticism, probing the psychological and philosophical aspects of the complex nineteenth-century writer's work.

A fresh look at Dos Passos in the context of his life and his times, and a reconsideration of his literary works, with particular attention given to the trilogy U.S.A. which is presented as a book of its author's memories.

A critical study of Aiken's work set against the background of his life and times.