Biography of Harper Lee
Harper Lee (1926-2016) was an American author known for her novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which is considered a classic of modern American literature. She was born on April …
Biography of D.H. Lawrence
D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English author and poet, known for his controversial and often explicit portrayals of human relationships and sexuality. He was born on September 11, 1885, …
Biography of James Joyce
James Joyce (1882-1941) was an Irish author and poet, widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the 20th century. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, on …
Biography of Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, known for his spare and economical writing style and his portrayal of American expatriates in Europe. He …
Biography of Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet, known for his novels “Tess of the d’Urbervilles,” “Jude the Obscure,” and “Far from the Madding Crowd.” He was born …
Biography of E.M. Forster
Edward Morgan Forster (1879-1970), known as E.M. Forster, was an English novelist, essayist, and critic, best known for his novels “A Room with a View,” “Howards End,” and “A …
Biography of Henry Fielding
Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his novel “Tom Jones” and his satirical plays. He was born on April 22, 1707, in Sharpham …
Biography of William Faulkner
William Faulkner (1897-1962) was an American writer and Nobel laureate in literature, widely regarded as one of the most influential and celebrated writers of the 20th century. He was …
Biography of George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans)
George Eliot was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1880), an English novelist, poet, and journalist. She was born on November 22, 1819, in Warwickshire, England. Evans grew …
Biography of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era. He was born on February 7, 1812, …