Last Night | Essays and Criticism

  • The Failure of Walter and Marit Such

    Dyer holds a Ph.D. in English literature and has published extensively on fiction, poetry, film, and television. He is also a freelance university teacher, writer, and educational consultant. In the following essay, he explores the failure of Walter and Marit Such to engage in a meaningful way the attitudes and philosophies of a Lost Generation that they so clearly resemble.

  • The Building of Last Night

    Kelly is an instructor of creative writing and English literature. In the following essay, he argues that Salter has built “Last Night” out of four distinct shorter stories.

  • The Theme of Translation

    Bussey holds a master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. She is an independent writer specializing in literature. In the following essay, she explores the theme of translation in James Salter’s “Last Night.”

  • James Salter Overview

    In the following essay, the critic gives an overview of James Salter’s work.

  • A Critical Analysis of James Salter's Life and Work

    In the following essay, Dowie gives a critical analysis of James Salter’s life and work.