This site explains what a biography is and outlines how to write an effective one.

This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...

A short but concise entry about the life and works of Sinclair Lewis is provided at this site.

This site not offers a fairly thorough biography of Augustine, but also outlines some of Augustine's theological and philosphical positions, as well as the influences which led him to those beleifs. It also includes a list of Augustine's...

This site from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke provides a biography in outline form and a chronology of major events in the life of Herman Melville (1819-1891 CE). Includes a discussion of issues and themes in Melville's...

Contains brief biographical information about William Bradford, presented in an easy to read outline format. Lists a chronology of major dates in Bradford's life, his occupations, a list of major writings and their publication dates, and...