english authors

Imagines the life of eighteenth-century novelist Jane Austen, focusing on her aspirations as a writer and as a seeker of true love.

Chronicles the life and career of J.K. Rowling, providing criticism and interpretation of her popular "Harry Potter" series.

Twenty-three bestselling authors describe their publishing histories.

Chronicles the childhood of Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne Bront? drawn from Emily's writings.

A guide to reading and understanding the works of George Orwell, with information on Orwell's personal life, characters, inspirations, and themes.

As a young man working in East Africa for the Shell Company, Roald Dahl recounts his adventures living in the jungle and later flying a fighter plane in World War II.