Synopsis The present volume concentrates on the American literature of 19 and 20 centuries and includes critical papers on authors widely prescribed in the Indian universities. As we are aware, the beauty of any literary work is that it leads to fresh interpretation every time when viewed from a different angle. The scholarly and critical analysis presented on the works of several American literary masters such as Emerson, Hawthorn, Poe, Whitman, Hemingway, O'Neill, Miller, Morrison, Walker, etc., by experts in the field of English literature would unquestionably enable the readers gain a new insight into the interpretation of literary works. While serving as an additional resource to the teachers of American literature, this volume is expected to assist the students and researchers in the domain of American literature.