Short Biography of P.G.Wodehouse
Evelyn Waugh—a fantastic writer of his own—once said “Mr. Wodehouse’s idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations …
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Evelyn Waugh—a fantastic writer of his own—once said “Mr. Wodehouse’s idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations …
Continue ReadingDjuna (pronounced JOO-nah) Barnes, whose fictional writing was sometimes characterized by critics as incomprehensible or obscure, was at one time …
Continue ReadingThe man known as Lewis Carroll was really two people. Born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, he adopted Carroll as his pen name and wrote several novels …
Continue ReadingA Danish critic once said, “Andersen wrote more self-portraits than Rembrandt ever painted.” He was a great judge of character and had distinct …
Continue ReadingPercy Bysshe Shelley was born August 4, 1792 in Sussex, England. He was the eldest son of Timothy and Elizabeth Shelley. Although not a largely known …
Continue ReadingDorothy Parker was an American poet, critic, satirist and short story writer known for her sharp wit. She was intimately involved in the New York …
Continue ReadingEdward Lear is perhaps best known for his limericks and humorous poems published in “A Book of Nonsense”. However, he was also a very …
Continue ReadingWilliam Blake was born in London on November 28, 1757. He was a painter, poet and printmaker. His work did not become famous until after his death. He …
Continue ReadingJohn Milton was one of the most educated and influential writers of the seventeenth century. He was born in London on December 9, 1608. Read on to …
Continue ReadingKerouac’s life was an interesting one to say the least. Celebrated as a great American author, he ended up dying at a young age from chronic …
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