novelists, english

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novelists, english

English novel, Conrad to Woolf

1981
Contains author biographies, critical analyses, plot summaries, and bibliographies for English novels from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s.

The world of Charles Dickens

the life, times and work of the great Victorian noveist
1997
An illustrated look at the life and works of Victorian author Charles Dickens and the society that influenced his writing.

Classic fantasy writers

1994
Provides information on the 14 most significant fantasy writers up to the early twentieth century with biographies and critical extracts.

H.G. Wells

1992
Explores the life of the wide-ranging British author known for his science fiction, histories, and novels and discusses his efforts to achieve social change through his books.

Charles Dickens

1998
Discusses the life and work of the prolific nineteenth-century British writer, known for such works as "Oliver Twist," "A Christmas Carol," "American Notes," and "A Tale of Two Cities.".

Bram Stoker

author of Dracula
1998
A biography of the theatrical manager and prolific author who, among other achievements, completed the novel "Dracula" in 1897.

Bram Stoker

a biography of the author of Dracula
2002
Biography of the author of "Dracula," detailing his role as the manager of London's Lyceum Theatre, his cultivation of actor Henry Irving, and exploring the link between Stoker's life and his fiction.

Tea with Jane Austen

2004
Examines the role of tea in the everyday life of eighteenth-century author Jane Austen, and looks at how the rituals of serving and drinking tea are featured in her novels. Includes tips on brewing a perfect cup of tea, and a small selection of recipes.

Virginia Woolf

2002
More than one hundred photos and illustrations fill this biography of early-twentieth-century English writer Virginia Woolf, which describes her life in London's Bloomsbury district, her marriage, her relationship with her sister, and her maturation as a writer.

England's Jane

the story of Jane Austen
2006
Presents a look at the life and times of writer Jane Austen, providing information on her childhood, family life, and her accomplishments in literature. Includes illustrations.

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