This site contains a biography on Izaak Walton's life and looks at his book "The Compleat Angler." Also contains a bibliography of his works.

A brief biography on the life and times of James Boswell, lawyer, essayist and author of The Life of Samuel Johnson.

Biographical information on Argentinian writer, Jorge Luis Borges.

A biography on Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880 CE), a French novelist of the realist school, best-known for MADAME BOVARY.

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.

During this instructional activity, students will learn more about their favorite authors by researching them on the Internet and presenting to the class, school, and community. Students will see that authors are real people thereby...

Extensive information on West's works. Provides background information, thematic analysis, and critical reception of his works. Includes quotes, brief biographical information, and links to referenced subject pages.

A nice biography is given on the life of French aviator and writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Discusses his life as a pilot as brief career as a writer.

A biography of Pope is interspersed with exerpts from his works. This includes "The Rape of the Lock" and "An Essay on Criticism." Also gives some information on literary theory.

Biography of American author Harriet Beecher Stowe, including background on her personal life and important works.

Biography of American author Herman Melville, including information on his personal life and literary career.

Brief biography of Russian-born author Vladimir Nabokov, including information on his personal life and literary career.

Brief biography of American author and social critic Ann Rand, including personal history and information on her literary career.

Explores the life and career of award winning comedian, television and film actor, and New York Times best selling author, George Carlin, who passed away on June 22, 2008.

This site provides excerpts from John Ruskin's essays of J.M.W. Turner's paintings. There are several paintings and drawings at this site and some biographical information about Ruskin. The excerpts are reprinted from "The Works of Ruskin."

A biography of Paton which includes an excerpt from "Too Late the Phalarope" and information on his other works.

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

Biography of American novelist Mark Twain, including information on his life, travels, and history of his work.

A list of authors with links to additional information on each author. Links include biographical information a searchable collection of works, and more.

Contains a biography of William Faulkner (1897-1962 CE), list of works, and links to additional information on the writer.

This Washington Post article from The Tech on Alex Haley offers a personal glimpse into Haley's life as a writer and how his writing connected him to his family.

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.

The Victorian Web provides extensive information on author Lewis Carroll. A biography, bibliography with online text to some of his works, analysis of his writings, and much more. Links are also provided for additional information.

Information packed site. Includes a lengthy, but interesting biography, theory on the cause of his death, his works, pictorial, and more.