* "American Literary Naturalism: A Divided Stream" (1956) - This book was a critical and influential study of American literary naturalism. Walcutt argued that the movement was more diverse and complex than previously thought, exploring its various subgenres and authors.
* "Man's Changing Mask: Modes and Methods of Characterization in American Fiction" (1966) - This work examined the evolution of characterization in American fiction, tracing the different approaches and techniques used by American novelists.
* "The Man Who Was Webster: A Biography" (1969) - This biography of the American statesman and orator Daniel Webster focused on his political career and his role in shaping the nation.
* "The Literary History of the United States" (1974) - Walcutt contributed significantly to this multi-volume work, co-authored by several scholars. He wrote the chapter on American romanticism and contributed to other chapters.
Walcutt also published several other works, including essays, articles, and reviews. His scholarship was marked by his keen insights, his close reading of texts, and his willingness to challenge established interpretations.
He also edited several important collections of American literature, including "The Norton Anthology of American Literature" and "The Viking Portable Library of American Poetry."
Overall, Charles Child Walcutt's contributions to the study of American literature were significant and continue to be valued by scholars and readers alike.