Like Hot Knives to the Brain: James Ellroy's Search for Himself

Often more disturbing than entertaining, James Ellroy is an author who never shies away from the ugly or repellent. Eminent crime fiction scholar Peter Wolfe examines how Ellroy transcends the genres of pulp and neo-noir fiction to write stories that are both psychologically haunting and culturally relevant. Wolfe skillfully combines biography--including the unsolved murder of Ellroy's mother--with literary analysis to provide a fascinating and readable study of this popular author. The first in-depth companion to the work of James Ellroy, Like Hot Knives to the Brain will interest students of popular culture, mystery readers, and crime buffs everywhere.

Biographies & Memoirs

Wolfe, Peter

Arts & Literature

Lexington Books

Often more disturbing than entertaining, James Ellroy is an author who never shies away from the ugly or repellent. Eminent crime fiction scholar Peter Wolfe examines how Ellroy transcends the genres of pulp and neo-noir fiction to write stories that are both psychologically haunting and culturally relevant. Wolfe skillfully combines biography? including the unsolved murder of Ellroy's mother? with literary analysis to provide a fascinating and readable study of this popular author. The first in-depth companion to the work of James Ellroy, Like Hot Knives to the Brain will interest students of popular culture, mystery readers, and crime buffs everywhere.

Havoc in the Hub: A Reading of George V. Higgins

Havoc in the Hub brings to light the long-neglected work of George V. Higgins, revealing the wealth of intellectual, social, literary, and religious thought that underlies his 25 novels and numerous other works. Higgins's writing, fed by equal parts wit and sorrow, touches our senses, emotions, and minds. Peter Wolfe makes a resounding contribution to the study of this writer. Wolfe places Higgins's work in its geographical context and outlines the many sources from which Higgins drew during his highly productive career. The first in-depth examination of George V. Higgins, Havoc in the Hub will interest scholars, graduate students, and lovers of Higgins's work alike.

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Havoc in the Hub brings to light the long-neglected work of George V. Higgins, revealing the wealth of intellectual, social, literary, and religious thought that underlies his 25 novels and numerous other works. Higginsos writing, fed by equal parts wit and sorrow, touches our senses, emotions, and minds. Peter Wolfe makes a resounding contribution to the study of this writer. Wolfe places Higginsos work in its geographical context and outlines the many sources from which Higgins drew during his highly productive career. The first in-depth examination of George V. Higgins, Havoc in the Hub will interest scholars, graduate students, and lovers of HigginsOs work alike.

This first book-length work on Terrence McNally shows how his decades in the theater have refined his thoughts on subjects like growing up gay in mannish, homophobic Texas, Shakespeare's legacy in contemporary drama, and the life-giving power of forgiveness. McNally believes that the ability to forgive--a challenge to even the most high-minded--confirms our humanity because the wrongs done to us usually don't deserve to be forgiven. The author shows how McNally's impeccable timing, his instinct for a good laugh line, and his preference for physical sensation and character over plot helps him reveal both what's important to his people and why his people are important. These revelations can shake up audiences while providing a great evening at the theater.

The Theater of Terrence McNally: A Critical Study

Dramas & Plays

McFarland

Mary Renault (Twayne's English Authors Series)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Twayne Pub

This title studies writer and playwright August Wilson, author of the play Fences. It discusses Wilsons place in Western drama and explores the influence of sports and jazz on his work.

August Wilson (United States Authors Series)

Teen & Young Adult

Twayne Publishers

Reviews Mishima's life and times, discusses, his major works, and looks at important themes in his novels

Yukio Mishima (Literature & Life)

Continuum Intl Pub Group

John Fowles, magus and moralist

Bucknell University Press

John Fowles, Magus and Moralist

British & Irish

Associated Univ Pr

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Books by Wolfe, Peter

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Like Hot Knives to the Brain: James Ellroy's Search for Himself

Like Hot Knives to the Brain: James Ellroy's Search for Himself

Havoc in the Hub: A Reading of George V. Higgins

Havoc in the Hub: A Reading of George V. Higgins

The Theater of Terrence McNally: A Critical Study

Mary Renault (Twayne's English Authors Series)

August Wilson (United States Authors Series)

Yukio Mishima (Literature & Life)

John Fowles, magus and moralist

John Fowles, Magus and Moralist