novelists, english

Looks at Charles Dickens in his domestic context, examining the places he lived in London and throughout England, his attention to the details of domestic arrangements, and the links between his homes and the settings of his novels.

Presents Dickens and his novels in social and psychological context. Also discusses the autobiographical basis of his greatest works.

Chronicles the life of Douglas Adams, the creator of the successful "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" discussing how events and people in his own life helped influence his writing.

An authorized biography of twentieth-century novelist William Golding, who is best known for his novel "Lord of the Flies.".

In a scrapbook format uses excerpts from the diary, letters, and drawings of Beatrix Potter with additional photos to create a narrative of how she came to write "The Tales of Peter Rabbit" and her other works about animals.

Introduces the life and times of Charles Dickens, and explores the likely inspirations for his writing style, stories, and characters through an examination of four of his most popular works, including "A Christmas Carol," "Oliver Twist," "David Copperfield," and "Great Expectations.".

This guide, with more than 2500 cross-referenced entries, covers Charles Dickens' life, his literary works and characters, his themes, and commentaries on his writings.