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• P. G. Wodehouse: Humorist & Author
  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 from captivity that may be more irksome than our own.” Learn more about Wodehouse's life and work.
• Who was Djuna Barnes?
  Djuna (pronounced JOO-nah) Barnes, whose fictional writing was sometimes characterized by critics as incomprehensible or obscure, was at one time called, “The most famous unknown in the world.” Learn more about this American Modernist writer, poet and artist.
• Lewis Carroll and 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 including the now-beloved Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Learn more about the author and how his books came to be.
• The Life and Imagination of Hans Christian Andersen
  A Danish critic once said, “Andersen wrote more self-portraits than Rembrandt ever painted.” He was a great judge of character and had distinct insights into what motivated and entertained people. This knowledge of human behavior did not spring from him as innate awareness but rather his own struggl
• “The Giver” Study Guide: Literary Elements
  This study guide helps you break down and understand the literary elements of “The Giver,” including its plot, setting, characters, point of view, conflicts and themes.
• The Giver Character Analysis
  Jonas and The Giver have very intense personalities, but author Lois Lowry develops other characters of “The Giver” as well. Read on to find out more in this brief character analysis.
• The Life of 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 writer during his life, he would become an idol to generations of Gothic and Romantic authors after his death.
• The Successes and Troubles of Dorothy Parker
  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 literary life and the Hollywood movie scene.
• Women Who Changed the Literary World
  There are many women of the literary world that have become famous for their works. Here are eight female authors who left the world a different place: artists, revolutionists, idealists, introverts and goths.