Burbank, Rex, Sherwood Anderson, New York: Twayne, 1964.

Offers a clear and concise overview of Anderson's life, work, and the critical reception of his work.

Small, Judy Jo, A Reader's Guide to the Short Stories of Sherwood Anderson, New York: G. K. Hall, 1994.

This guide offers insight into his influences and sources, as well as critical interpretations of selected stories.

Townsend, Kim, Sherwood Anderson, Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1987.

This biography offers detailed information about Anderson as both a writer and a man. Townsend views him sympathetically and argues for his continued relevance.