Known for her powerful explorations of the African American experience, who wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God," featuring the protagonist Janie Crawford?
Which early American writer is credited with shaping the short story genre and penned "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
What author created the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, a setting for many of his novels, including "The Sound and the Fury" and "As I Lay Dying"?
Who is the author of "The Grapes of Wrath," a novel depicting the struggles of an Oklahoman tenant farmer family during the Great Depression?
Which iconic novel by J.D. Salinger follows the angst-ridden Holden Caulfield as he navigates adolescence and phoniness in New York City?
Which American poet, celebrated for his free verse and democratic themes, published the groundbreaking collection "Leaves of Grass"?
What controversial experimental novel by William S. Burroughs, published in 1959, employs a non-linear narrative and critiques societal norms?
What is the title of Sylvia Plath's only novel, a semi-autobiographical work that details a young woman's descent into mental illness?
Which Southern Gothic author, known for her dark humor and Catholic themes, wrote the short story collection "A Good Man Is Hard to Find"?
Which influential author of the Harlem Renaissance published "The Weary Blues" and was a pivotal figure in African American poetry and culture?