english authors

Describes how J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter and details not only Rowling's life and her love of literature but also the story behind the creation of a modern classic.

Presents a brief profile of British children's author Roald Dahl and chronicles his childhood, family, and career.

An A to Z guide to the life and career of author Roald Dahl who created the characters Willie Wonka and Matilda.

Presents a biography of English writer William Shakespeare, from his childhood in Stratford, to his writing of nearly 40 plays--comedies, tragedies, and histories--and places his body of work in the context of the Renaissance.

A brief biography of children's book author J.K. Rowling that describes her childhood, education, accomplishments, the Harry Potter series, and aspirations. Includes a chronology.

Presents the life of the English author, focusing on his prodigious writings of all types, his public readings, his compassion for the poor and downtrodden of Victorian society, and his charitable works, along with a critical analysis of his major novels.

Examines the life and work of English storyteller and artist Beatrix Potter, creator of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit.".

Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood, including his summer vacations in Norway and life at an English boarding school.

Recounts his experiences as a young man working in Africa for Shell Oil through his time as a pilot with the RAF.

Excerpts from the writings of Jane Austen offer insight into her views on a variety of subjects, including marriage, education, fashion, friendship, pride, poverty, and love.