A Concise Companion to American Fiction, 1900–1950, edited by Peter Stoneley and Cindy Weinstein, offers a comprehensive overview of early twentieth-century American literature, focusing on key authors, movements, and cultural shifts. The editors guide readers through the works of both well-known figures, such as Faulkner, Fitzgerald, and Hemingway, and lesser-studied authors like Zora Neale Hurston and Richard Wright. They provide critical context for understanding how these works were received in their time and how contemporary interpretations continue to shape our view of American fiction. The collection delves into major themes such as modernism, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, and African-American fiction. Stoneley and Weinstein's editorial contributions ensure that students and readers gain the necessary background to form their own critiques of these important literary works.