Despite the fact that a number of Rudolph Fisher's works appeared in national magazines such as "Atlantic Monthly" and "McClure's," little critical attention has been devoted to his short fiction over the years. This collection brings together, for the first time, fifteen of Fisher's general adult stories, detective stories, and his stories for children, accompanied by an introduction, brief biography, and a chronology of his published work. The introductory essay explores the short story as a genre and examines Fisher's place in American short fiction.
Despite the fact that a number of Rudolph Fisher's works appeared in national magazines such as "Atlantic Monthly" and "McClure's," little critical...
Benson's bibliography is a valuable contribution to the study of the dying child and the sensitive issues that the family, medical staff, school personnel, and others must face when confronted with this challenge. Comprehensive annotations, some as lengthy as a full page of text, give the essence of the article and its intended use. . . . The appendixes are a wealth of practical information, with lists of children's books and AV material, support organizations, wish-granting organizations, and hospices. No other comparable bibliography exists on the subject. This excellent sourcebook is...
Benson's bibliography is a valuable contribution to the study of the dying child and the sensitive issues that the family, medical staff, school pe...