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Jane Austen Ruth, Amy. 2001 92 AUS
A biography of English writer Jane Austen, author of such enduring novels as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma."
Lewis Carroll : through the looking glass Carpenter, Angelica Shirley. 2003 92 CAR
A biography of the mathematician, teacher, photographer, and author who wrote "Alice in Wonderland."
Boy : tales of childhood Dahl, Roald. 1984 92 DAH
Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood which includes summer vacations in Norway and an English boarding school.
Dickens : his work and his world Rosen, Michael, 1946- 2005 92 DIC
Introduces the life and times of Charles Dickens, and explores the likely inspirations for his writing style, stories, and characters through an examination of four of his most popular works, including "A Christmas Carol," "Oliver Twist," "David Copperfield," and "Great Expectations."
CS Lewis : Christian and storyteller Gormley, Beatrice. 1998 92 LEW
Explores the man, the mind, and the spirit behind the fantasy world of Narnia.
Generous anger : the story of George Orwell Boerst, William J. 2001 92 ORW
Presents the life of Eric Blair (George Orwell) focusing on his childhood, education, the war, writing career, marriages, and more.
Triumph of the imagination : the story of writer JK Rowling Chippendale, Lisa A. 2002 92 ROW
Presents the life of J.K. Rowling focusing on her childhood, marriage, daughter, and writing career which produced the Harry Potter series.
Bard of Avon : the story of William Shakespeare Stanley, Diane. 1992 92 SHA
A brief biography of the world's most famous playwright, using only historically correct information.
William Shakespeare Dommermuth-Costa, Carol. 2002 92 SHA
Presents the life and accomplishments of the great English playwright William Shakespeare.
JRR Tolkien : master of imaginary worlds Willett, Edward, 1959- 2004 92 TOL
Examines the personal life and literary career of the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Mary Wollstonecraft and the rights of women Miller, Calvin Craig, 1954- 1999 92 WOL
Portrait of a founding member of the women's rights movement and a famous European writer, Mary Wollstonecraft.