an American voice is not only playful and vigorous, it's original-we haven't heard anything like it beforeshe is a writer of power and eloquence and great lyrical beauty" (Kamp, & Telgen 99). This view is the common appraisal given by the criticisms I have read. They go into lengthy detail describing, and dissecting the meanings of her work, in comparison with her life and discuss the cultural and feministic issues she is portraying. She is well liked and her achievements are becoming more and more innumerable. She is an asset to the writing community and is praised and thanked for her refreshingly original works. ...