Discusses various topics related to the life and works of Jane Austen, and covers various themes in her novels, and their translations into film, with quizzes, puzzles, trivia, and an interview with the author of "The Jane Austen Book Club.".
Explores the dual life of Graham Greene, an acclaimed fiction writer who was also a spy. Draws from Greene's correspondence with his mistresses, documents from his M16/Secret Service file, and interviews with friends and acquaintances.
Draws from collections of manuscripts and memorabilia in The British Library in London and the Bronte Parsonage Museum to provide an illustrated account of the life of nineteenth-century British author Charlotte Bronte.
Examines the life of author H.G. Wells, discussing his early childhood and education, his experiences as a student, apprentice, and teacher, his decision to become a writer, and his success as a science fiction novelist.
Portrays the life of the famed English novelist and describes how he entertained audiences by reading his stories aloud. Includes excerpts from "The Pickwick Papers," "Oliver Twist," "A Christmas Carol," "Dombey and Son," "David Copperfield," and "Great Expectations.".
