english authors

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to J.K. Rowling. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

The author relates the story of his relationship with his uncle Shanti Behari Seth, who was sent to Germany as a young man in the 1930s to study medicine and dentistry, and Shanti's wife, Helga Gerda Caro, a Jewish German.

A biography of the author, Lewis Carroll, that focuses on his 'Alice' books.

"A biography of British author Roald Dahl, who is best known for his books James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many others, plus a chapter of creative writing tips. Find out more about this remarkable writer and the charming and unforgettable characters he created. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more" -- Provided by publisher.

A biography of nineteenth-century English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy, focusing on the literary side of his life and the influences on his writing.

Chronicles the life of twentieth-century English author D. H. Lawrence, examining his love for his mother, his love affairs, his marriage, his periods in New Mexico and Italy, and the influences of his difficult childhood and later relationships on his literary works.

Chronicles the life of English author V.S. Pritchett, discussing his childhood, years in pre-Civil War Spain, political involvement, literary inspirations, troubled marriage, and other related topics.

Presents evidence that the writings attributed to William Shakespeare were in fact written by Elizabethan court playwright Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford, and chronicles the life and writing career of de Vere.