Algren, Nelson | Further Reading

FURTHER READING

Criticism

Edwards, Thomas R. "Underground Man." New York Review of Books XXXVII, No. 11 (June 28, 1990): 22-4.

Provides an overview of Algren's life and career and discusses mixed critical reaction to his work.

Harkness, James David. "Nelson Algren: 60 Years from Mack Avenue, He Still Likes 'The People Underneath'." Detroit Free Press (May 26, 1974): 6-9.

Feature article based on an interview with Algren in which Harkness discusses Algren's life and career.

Leonard, John. "Monsters, Butter-Pastry, Saltines." National Review 15, No. 26 (December 31, 1963): 571.

Negative review of Nelson Algren's Own Book of Lonesome Monsters. Leonard states that four stories, including Algren's, do not belong in the anthology and the remaining pieces are "severely flawed."

Interviews

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