Discover more about the life and work of Judy Blume with this resource. Students and teachers will gain a different perspective of this author after exploring this resource.

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 resource provides a biography of Thomas Jefferson that includes information on his early career, prelude to the presidency, and his presidency.

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...

The author of the Ramona series, Beverly Cleary, receives an appreciative biographical note by Jim Trelease.

Find out more about the Newbery awardwinning author Karen Hesse when you explore this resource. Provides a biographical description, a booklist and an interview transcript.

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

This site has a biography on V.S. Naipaul and gives information on his themes and writing form.

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....

This site provides biographical information on the author, as well as facts about the novel's context, plot, and major themes, this study guide is an excellent tool for anyone studying George Eliot's novel, "Middlemarch." Also includes...

The author of the highly received 'Breadwinner' trilogy is profiled. Deborah was a loner, a reader, and part of the feminist movement. How did she become a highly praised author? Read her biography on this site!

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...

Internationally recognized writer Sandra Cisneros is best known for "The House on Mango Street," which has sold over six million copies.

The University of Toronto provides links to poems by Thomas Love Peacock. It also contains biographical information on Peacock.

An online companion site for an exhibit showing at the Anacostia Community Museum. Read biographical information on many African American writers while viewing video clips and photos.

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.

Informative biography on the Spanish Renaissance playwright and author of "Don Quixote." Includes excerpts from several of his works.

A substantial biography on Samuel Beckett, with concentration on his contributions to absurdist theatre. Contains quotes, and links to further information.

A nice biography on Henry David Thoreau's life, centering mostly on his literary skills.

Good biography on Salinger. Includes quotes and selected bibliography.

This site provides biographical information on Karen Blixen, including several quotes from her own writings.

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...

This site gives a biography on the French actor and playwright, the greatest of all writers of French comedy, Moliere. Includes quotations, and links to further information.