This site provides some good lecture notes on Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Easy to read and understand. Includes some biographical information on Harriet Beecher Stowe as well.

A biography on the life of Heinrich Boll discusses many of his famous writings. Boll's works portrayed Germany after World War II with a deep moral vision and attacked the materialistic values of the post-war society. Also contains a...

Kids learn about Beverly Cleary's biography on this website. Students can explore information about the author of children's books such as Henry Huggins.

Read about Margaret Peterson Haddix's biography on this site. Learn about the life of the author of children's books such as Among the Hidden.

This site focuses on Ivan S. Turgenev; it features links to his biography, and to the full text of two novels: A House of Gentlefolk and Virgin Soil, and two short stories: "The District Doctor" and "Mumu".

This site focuses on the Hungarian-British novelist Baroness Emmuska Orczy including a link to her biography and links to the full text of four of her novels: El Dorado, The Elusive Pimpernel, The Old Man in the Corner, and The Scarlet...

On this site from the Emory University, you will find biographical information on Frantz Fanon, as well as information on his work.

Sandra Cisneros is featured for her literary prose, drawing on her personal heritage as a Chicana to exhibit her "Americanness" in order to share hope for other minority women. See "Sandra Cisneros Activities" for related materials.

Biography on Mexican novelist, Carlos Fuentes, famous author, scholar and diplomat with great political stature, who produced a trove of essays, short stories and novels. Students can visit photos, interviews and read a profile of Mr....

An online version of a well-established Russian children's magazine "Kostyor." Contents include current events for kids, children's literature, jokes, games, Russian history, biographical information on Russian writers, as well as...

Detailed biographical information on one of our founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. He was a signer of the Constitution, a General, and a co-author of The Federalist Papers.

Biographical information on Swedish playwright, novelist, and short-story writer, August Strindberg. Explains how he combined in his works, psychology and naturalism, and later elements of mysticism. Includes quotations and links to...

Rachna Gilmore is a popular Canadian author of picture books and elementary novels. She provides biographical information and summaries of her books on this page.

Nice, easy-to-read resource on Macchiavelli's life, education, and works.

This biography highlights author William Carlos Williams' contributions to American literature with emphasis on ordinary life and everyday language, particularly in his poetry. See "William Carlos Williams Activities" for related materials.

This detailed obituary explores Asimov's (1920-1992 CE) life and includes a brief list of some of his best-known works.

A detailed biography on writer William Faulkner from the Mississippi Writers page.

A biography on playwright Edward Albee discusses his many achievements and gives details about his many works.

A biography on playwright Neil Simon discusses his works and his many awards he has achieved throughout the years.

Nathaniel Hawthorne is featured in this brief biography highlighting his Puritan family background which inspired his thought provoking writings of the nineteenth century. Click on "Nathaniel Hawthorne Activities" for related resources.

This brief biography of James Fenimore Cooper highlights his life as an author who was able to incorporate politics, wilderness and Native Americans into fictitious novels. Click on "James Fenimore Cooper Activities" for related materials.

Arguably one of the most accomplished American in history, this brief biography features Thomas Jefferson and his written contributions to American literature. Click "Thomas Jefferson Activities" for related materials.

Poet and mentor Ezra Pound is the focus of this brief biography highlighting his works and energy for new artistic movements of the early twentieth century. Click on "Ezra Pound Activities" for related materials.

This brief biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald draws on his ability to realistically portray life during the "Jazz Age," a phrase coined by Fitzgerald. "F. Scott Fitzgerald Activities" offers related materials.