Additional Resources for Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon

Lost in Yonkers Further Reading

Bloom, Harold, ed., Neil Simon, Bloom's Major Dramatists series, Chelsea House Publishers, 2001.

This book contains criticism from many scholars, as well as a critical biography, a chronology of Simon's life, and an introductory essay by Bloom. The book examines many of Simon's works, including Lost in Yonkers.

Frank, Richard B., Guadalcanal: The Definitive Account of the Landmark Battle, Penguin USA, 1992.

Guadalcanal is the only major World War II battle mentioned in Lost in Yonkers. However, it was a very important battle, as this book shows. The book draws on both American and Japanese declassified documents to give a complete history of the battle.

Johnson, Robert K., Neil Simon, Twayne Publishers, 1983.

This critical biography of Simon gives a good overview of the beginning of Simon's life and career. Although it was written before the publication of Lost in Yonkers, it contains helpful information...
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