Kirk, Connie Ann

Jane Austen is one of the most beloved novelists of all time, yet there still remains a certain mystique about the woman herself.

Although Frost’s words may be well-known to most students, the life that inspired his work may not be. By discussing the time in which Frost lived; the events of his life; and an analysis of his themes, style, and language, this text introduces readers to the world of Robert Frost and shows them what made him an American poetry legend.

In the 1930s, John Cloud travels from his Mohawk Indian reservation in upstate New York to New York City where he watches with pride as his father helps to build the Empire State Building.

Presents a biography on Mark Twain and profiles his childhood in Hannibal, Missouri and the injustices he witnessed during the era of slavery, and his career as an author and includes the Clemens family ancestry and a listing of the books by the author.

Presents a biography of nineteenth-century American poet Emily Dickinson, discussing her childhood in New England, her education, religion, and friendships, her family, and her writing, and examining some of the myths that have arisen regarding her life.

Presents a biography of twentieth-century American poet Sylvia Plath, based in part on information from journals and archives released since 2000, as well as interviews with a personal acquaintance.

Describes the culture and lifestyle of the Mohawk tribe living in northeastern North America.

Chronicles the life of "Harry Potter" author J. K. Rowling, describing her childhood in England's West Country, her difficult days as a single mother on welfare, her rise to stardom as a writer, and the controversies that surround her works.

Presents a study guide to the life and works Robert Frost, providing biographical information, advice on how to read his poems, and a critical examination of "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," "The Road Not Taken," "Fire and Ice," and more.