In the following essay, Mottram discusses the influence of photography and early motion pictures on Norris's writing.

In the following essay, Civello discusses the recurrent character-type in Norris's fiction known as the “man's woman.”

In the following essay, Hochman disputes Frank Norris's reputation as a naturalist, contending that the imaginative force of his work “is not to be sought in his naturalist concerns, but rather in a cluster of preoccupations that center on the vulnerability of the self.”

In the following essay, Crisler discusses the literary relationship between Norris and American novelist William Dean Howells.

In the following essay, Lehan traces the connections between Norris and the French writer Émile Zola.

In the following essay, McElrath explores Norris's satirical depiction of philosophical views in "The Puppets and the Puppy. "

In the following excerpt, McElrath traces Norris's early development as a journalist and fiction writer.

In the following excerpt, Walker discusses Norris's early development as a short story writer.

In the following essay, Tatum cites a scientific article about blood transfusion as a probable source for Norris's story "Lauth."

In the following review of Frank Norris of "The Wave," Chamberlain traces the themes of Norris's novels to those of writings he did for The Wave.

In the following essay, which was first published in 1896, Norris describes the development of the short story form.

In the following essay, Johnson discusses Western-themed stories by Norris and Mary Austin.

In the following excerpt, Pizer suggests that "Dying Fires" can be read as an allegory of Norris's view of literature.

In the following essay, Irwin discusses Norris's literary apprentice work on The Wave.

In the following review, the critic praises the stories of the "buccaneer West" in A Deal in Wheat.

In the following essay, which was first published in the magazine The Wave in 1897, Norris decries established short story authors as writing safe and dull fiction.

In the following essay, Hill discovers traces of Poe's story in "A Case for Lombroso" and "His Single Blessedness. "

In the following excerpt, Grattan expresses a negative opinion of Frank Norris of "The Wave."

In the following excerpt, Cooper describes the stories in A Deal in Wheat as fascinating exercises by a developing novelist.

In the following essay, Burgess offers an appreciative assessment of Norris's growth as a short story writer.

In the following excerpt, Britten offers a lukewarm review of Frank Norris of "The Wave."

In the following review, the critic praises the stories in The Third Circle.

In the following review, the critic offers a negative appraisal of A Deal in Wheat.

In the following review, the critic describes the stories in The Third Circle as interesting examples of Norris's apprentice work.