This is a brief, but informative, biography of Lawrence. It includes quotations and a bibliography of his works

This helpful biography not only gives you details of duMaurier's life but also provides a bibliogrpahy of her works and quotes from a few of those works.

The creator of the "nonfiction novel," Truman Capote, who established his career as a Southern gothic writer, crossed the line between journalism and fiction. This biography provides his background and information about his writing and...

This site provides biographical information about American author, Norman Mailer.

This page gives a good biography of Ghanaian author, Ama Ata Aidoo including some quotes.

This site provides a detailed biography of Washington Irving along with analysis of his works and contribution to American literature. Includes quotations from his work and a bibliography.

Brief biography American author Edith Wharton.

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

Biography of Nobel Prize winning author Sinclair Lewis, including personal information and history of important works.

Biography of American author Jack Kerouac, including a brief personal history and mention of important writings.

Biography of author Ernest Hemingway, including personal background and history of important works.

This Bibliomania site provides a biography of James Russell Lowell (1819-1891). Discusses his ancestry, education, and work as a poet, essayist, and satirist. Describes Lowell's role in the Abolitionist movement. Includes suggestions for...

This site, provided by Printed Matter, offers a biography of Garrett Hongo.

A fairly detailed biography of Emile Zola (1840-1902 CE), complete with a few excerpts from his works.

This biography of Emily Dickinson quotes three of her poems as illustrations.

A concise but good biography about Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor.

This site offers a very lengthy biography, along with a bibliography. It also has excerpts of poetry from PROMISES AND THIRTY-SIX POEMS.

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.

A brief biography of writer and historian Thomas Carlyle. Includes a list of his works and details his relationships with other important figures in Victorian literature and culture.

This site from the Kuusankoski Public Library provides a good biography an Patrick White includes a list of his works.

Brief biography of American writer and reformer Upton Sinclair.

Brief biography of American fiction writer, editor, and critic William Dean Howells, including personal information and important works.

Biography of American novelist Henry James, including family background and history of important works.

Brief biography of American novelist and playwright James Baldwin.