In the following essay, Knott examines the tension in Abbey's writing between his efforts to maintain a rational and concrete voice and his romanticism.

In the following essay, Norwick explores Abbey's understanding of Friedrich Nietzsche's thought in his works.

In the following essay, Cahalan discusses how Abbey's Eastern roots—including his experiences in Appalachia—contributed to his identity as a Western writer.

In the following essay, Scheese identifies Abbey primarily as a cultural and social critic in the same vein as Henry David Thoreau.

In the following essay, Metting examines the ways in which Abbey differs from earlier generations of American nature writers.

In the following essay, Lucas argues that the popular images of Abbey and Henry David Thoreau distort their importance as protest writers.

In the following essay, Twining explores the deeper, often critically neglected, philosophical complexity of Abbey's works.

In the following essay, Mossman identifies principal traits of the American nature writing genre and places Abbey with this tradition.

In the following essay, Rawlings surveys the essays in Coyote in the Maze, finding that the poststructuralist character of the pieces supports rather than undermines Abbey's work.

In the following essay, Bryant argues against the commonly held view of Abbey as an extremist.

In the following essay, Loeffler offers a personal remembrance of Abbey's contribution to literature and environmentalism.