Whisnant, David E., — James Boyd (Twayne Authors Series).

NY, Twayne, (1972). VG in VG DJ. Boyd's short stories & novels were widely read from early 1920s to WWII & admired for realism. DJ one slit at top, edge wear. This is a full re-evaluation of his work, to assess the actual quality of his work & his place in the history of American literature. His works are examined as realistic works of art in their own right and then as historically informed artistic statements.