Browse sections of Pynchon's novel "Gravity's Rainbow." Excerpts are described as "chunks suitable for late-night snacking."

Read an excerpt of "Mason & Dixon," the eccentric novelist's story about the 18th century surveyors who gave their names to a latitudinal line.

Use this study guide for help in understanding Thomas Pynchon s "The Crying of Lot 49," which delves into American culture. Guide includes a plot summary and analysis.