biography

Text and photographs portray the life of Ernest Hemingway from birth to death, with many photographs published here for the first time.

Presents Dickens and his novels in social and psychological context. Also discusses the autobiographical basis of his greatest works.

A biography of the medieval English author who wrote "The Canterbury Tales, " "Troilus and Criseyde, " "The Legend of Good Women, " and other works.

Autobiography covering the childhood of a woman who has been a professional dancer, actress, poet, journalist, and television producer.

The memoirs of the author during the early depression years.

In this autobiographical account an author and illustrator of children's books shares his life, daily activities, and creative process, and shows how all are intertwined.

A young girl is befriended by Sophia Smith, who later founded Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Traces the life of the famous English writer, from his childhood and schooling in Stratford-on-Avon, through his successful career as actor and playwright in London, to his death in 1616.

The author describes some of the puppies of all sizes, from Dachshunds to Great Danes, that he and his family have loved over the years.

The life of the woman who, although a slave, gained renown throughout the colonies as the first important African American poet.