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C.S. Lewis

a biography
2002
Chronicles the life of author C.S. Lewis, discussing his popular fantasy series "The Chronicles of Narnia", his religious beliefs and the impact they had on his writing, his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, and other related topics.

Agatha Christie

first lady of crime
1977

Biography Today: Authors

profiles of people of interest to young readers
2003

J.K. Rowling

2004
Introduces the life and work of English writer J. K. Rowling, whose Harry Potter books have made her one of the most famous authors in the world.

Beatrix Potter

creator of Peter Rabbit
1988

Mary Shelley

2000
A biography of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author of "Frankenstein," discussing her scandalous relationship with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, the literary circle in which she worked and lived, her creation of the legendary novel, and her life as a widow after Percy's death.

British Writers

Supplement VIII
2003

A chainless soul

a life of Emily Bront?
1990
Reinterprets the mysterious and troubled life of 19th century English author Emily Bronte.

Rudyard Kipling

1986
A biography of the British writer examining his life, times, and work against the background of the imperial grandeur of the heyday of the British Empire.

Charlotte Bront? and Jane Eyre

1997
A biography of Charlotte Bront?, an English author, with emphasis on the autobiographical material found in Jane Eyre.

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