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Denise Chávez  — Research Starter

Denise Chávez is a prominent author and playwright born on August 15, 1948, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her literary work reflects the diverse cultural landscape of the Southwest, focusing on the lives…

Deephaven by Sarah Orne Jewett  — Research Starter

"Deephaven," written by Sarah Orne Jewett, is a novel set in a quaint Maine village that serves as a backdrop for exploring different facets of American identity. The story is structured as a…

Deep South by Erskine Caldwell  — Research Starter

"Deep South" by Erskine Caldwell is a reflective nonfiction work that explores the author's experiences growing up in the American South as the son of a minister. The book provides insight into the…

David Mura  — Research Starter

David Mura is a prominent Japanese American author, poet, memoirist, and playwright, born on June 17, 1952, in Great Lakes, Illinois. As a third-generation Japanese American, Mura's work often…

David Henry Hwang  — Research Starter

David Henry Hwang is a prominent Chinese American playwright known for his exploration of the Asian American experience through his diverse body of work. Born on August 11, 1957, in Los Angeles,…

Daughters, I Love You by Linda Hogan  — Research Starter

"Daughters, I Love You" by Linda Hogan is a poignant collection of nine interrelated poems that address the profound impacts of the nuclear age, exploring themes of gentleness, strength, and…

Darkness Visible by William Styron  — Research Starter

"Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness" is a poignant memoir by Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Styron, chronicling his profound struggle with depression, which became particularly acute in late…

Daniel Keyes  — Research Starter

Daniel Keyes was an American author best known for his groundbreaking science fiction work, particularly the short story and later novel "Flowers for Algernon," first published in 1959. This poignant…

Dangerous Music by Jessica Hagedorn  — Research Starter

"Dangerous Music" is a compelling collection of poems by Filipino-American writer Jessica Hagedorn, reflecting her exploration of identity and cultural experience in the United States. Composed during…