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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Facts about Djuna Barnes: A Writer's Biography
Djuna (pronounced JOO-nah) Barnes, whose fictional writing was sometimes characterized by critics as incomprehensible or obscure, was at one time …
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Who Was Lewis Carroll and Why Did He Write Alice in Wonderland?
The man known as Lewis Carroll was really two people. Born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, he adopted Carroll as his pen name and wrote several novels …
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The Life of Hans Christian Andersen: Interesting Author Biography
A Danish critic once said, “Andersen wrote more self-portraits than Rembrandt ever painted.” He was a great judge of character and had distinct …
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A Biography of English Romantic Poet Percy Bysshe Shelley
Percy 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 …
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Biography of Dorothy Parker, American Poet, Critic, Satirist and Short Story Writer
Dorothy Parker was an American poet, critic, satirist and short story writer known for her sharp wit. She was intimately involved in the New York …
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The Life of Edward Lear: Limerick Poet, Author & Painter
Edward Lear is perhaps best known for his limericks and humorous poems published in “A Book of Nonsense”. However, he was also a very …
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Life of William Blake: Poet, Painter and Major Visionary of the Romantic Age
William 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 …
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Life of John Milton: Poet and Author of Paradise Lost
John 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 …
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The Life of Jack Kerouac: American Author & Poet "King of the Beats"
Kerouac’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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