english authors

Presents biographical and critical profiles of twenty-two British writers spanning the Anglo-Saxon era through the twentieth century, each with a selected bibliography; also includes a chronology and a cumulative index of the "British Writers" series up to Supplement VI. Includes authors from Peter Ackroyd to A.N. Wilson.

Presents biographical and critical profiles of twenty-two British writers spanning the Anglo-Saxon era through the twentieth century, each with a selected bibliography; also includes a chronology and a cumulative index of the "British Writers" series up to Supplement VI. Includes authors from Peter Ackroyd to A.N. Wilson.

A brief biography of the writer of such acclaimed books as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, " "James and the Giant Peach, " and "Matilda.".

An illustrated description of the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, from his childhood in South Africa to his success as an author.

Presents the author's account of the books he bought and the books he read on a month-by-month basis, providing an examination of novels, poems, plays, and sports-related writing.

Examines the life of author Lewis Carroll in the context of his times, focusing on his creation of the story "Alice in Wonderland, " and includes a selection of his writings.

Describes the life of Agatha Christie, as well as the lives of some of her famous fictional characters, with authoritive information on each of her works and its contemporary critical reception.