This site offers a look at the life of Aesop through a biographical sketch of sorts. Learn more about this fascinating author when you explore this resource.

A very nice site on the life of Lansing. It presents several biographical sketches plus many pictures.

A short biographical sketch of one of the leading American theologians of the 20th century focusing on the use of his prayer known as "the Serenity Prayer".

A biographical sketch of Thomas Bibb, focusing on his political career in Alabama.

A biographical sketch of William Wyatt Bibb, with a focus on his role in Alabama politics.

A short biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, focusing on his role in establishing a state bank.

This site from the Web Gallery of Art provides a biographical sketch of Brunelleschi, a "Florentine architect [and] one of the initiators of the Italian Renaissance." Includes links to related information and to images of his artwork.

Maintained by the University of Toronto Department of English, this website provides a brief biographical sketch of Thayer, along with a link to an online text version of "Casey at the Bat."

This resource presents a biographical sketch of America's first president, George Washington, including details of his early life, the American revolutionary War, his presidency, and religion. Provides links to further resources.

A biography of 17th century Cavalier poet Robert Herrick. This biographical sketch discusses his family, career and death.

A biographical sketch of John Dewey. Discusses his educational background, major terms associated with his career as an academic expert, and the presence of primary ethical values in his educational theories. select Dewey's name from the...

A brief biographical sketch of Alfred Vail, with images.

Site offers a good biographical sketch of Lorraine Hansberry, along with a link to more information and a list of selected works.

This biographical sketch of Osamu Dazai focuses on how his personal life and experiences were reflected in his writing.

A biographical sketch of Erik Axel Karlfeldt who was a famous Swedish writer. Highlights his life as a writer and lists several of his selected works.

This site provides an in-depth biographical sketch of Henry James. Also takes a look at many of his novels and the characters he created.

An extensive exploration into the world of Joseph Heller. Provides a biographical sketch and details of his career. Offers commentary and literary criticism concerning several of his works.

Superbly written biographical sketch of O. Henry, also known as William Sydney Porter, that includes excerpts from his books and a complete listing of all of his works.

This Calendar of Authors' Literature webpage has biographical sketch about of this West Indian poet and playwright who received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1992. Walcott's works often deal with the conflict between his Caribbean...

This resource provides a comprehensive biographical sketch of Dian Fossey, focusing on her experience with wild gorillas.

A biographical sketch of a Kiowa Native American named "Hunting Horse" who lived from 1846 to the 1950's and for a time served with General George Custer as a scout. The article gives cultural details on the life of the Kiowa.

Brief biographical sketch of sculptor Daniel Chester French.

The National Women's Hall of Fame provides a brief biographical sketch of the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

A brief biographical sketch of James Madison.