english authors

Describes the life and times of William Shakespeare, and details the social conditions and history of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century London, and also examines how Shakespeare's surrounds played a significant role in his work.

Traces the life and literary career of the prolific nineteenth-century English novelist, Charles Dickens.

Presents a look at the life and work of English author J.R.R. Tolkien, providing information on his childhood, his education, and his contribution to literature.

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.

An introduction to the lives and work of the English husband and wife team who, as author and illustrator respectively, created such well-known books as "The Jolly Postman" and "Each Peach Pear Plum.".

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.".

Presents the life of the playwright and poet, discusses his work, describes the theatre of the time, and discusses Shakespeare's effect on language.

Presents a biography of English author J.K. Rowling and chronicles her rise to fame as the creator of the famous Harry Potter books.