english authors

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

Discusses the early life, London years, work, influence, and importance of William Shakespeare.

A biography of British author Roald Dahl, whose books include "James and the Giant Peach" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, " plus a chapter of creative writing tips.

Contains a brief biography of children's writer Lynne Reid Banks, providing information on her early life, her family, her influences, and how she became a writer. Includes interview and time line.

Tells the life story of "Fellowship of the Ring" author J. R. R. Tolkien, discussing his time, place, and works, and provides a chronology, bibliography, and list of Tolkien Web sites.

A study of the life, character, and work of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of "The Lord of the Rings, " discussing his relationships, the culture in which he wrote, and the significance of his creation Middle Earth.

An illustrated biography of the English author of "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" describing his childhood and adult life.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on the key characters, events, and places in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings".

Profiles twenty important works of British literature, including novels, poems, and plays, analyzing them, describing their impact and influence, and providing an author chronology and bibliographies for each. This volume includes Donne's "Holy Sonnets, " Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales, " and Austen's "Emma.".

An illustrated biography of early twentieth-century English writer Virginia Woolf, featuring photos of manuscript and diary excerpts from the British Library and other collections.