Catch 22, Cather in the Rye, To Kill a Mocking Bird and Native Son- this guide deals with the themes, genre and narrative techniques of these four classic American novels, with an emphasis on providing a rich source of ideas for intelligent and inventive ways of approaching the novels. One of a series introducing some of the most exciting works in contemporary fiction. This volume deals with the themes, genre and narrative techniques employed by the authors of four classic American novels: Joseph Heller in "Catch 22", J.D. Salinger in "Catcher in the Rye", Harper Lee in "To Kill a Mockingbird", and Richard Wright in "Native Son". It also features detailed reading plans, questions for essays and discussion, contextual materials, suggested texts for complementary and comparative reading, extracts from reviews, a critical overview, a biography, bibliography and glossary of literary terms.