Biography: writers

"e;The Man, Shakespeare - And his Tragic Life Story"e; is a 1909 work by Frank Harris that explores the character of Shakespeare by analysing that of his most notable characters.

First published in 1916, this vintage book contains both volumes of Frank Harris's biography "e;Oscar Wilde - His Life and Confessions"e;.

First published in 1916, this volume contains the second volume of Frank Harris's biography "e;Oscar Wilde - His Life and Confessions"e;.

First published in 1916, this volume contains the first volume of Frank Harris's biography "e;Oscar Wilde - His Life and Confessions"e;.

"e;The Road"e; is a 1907 autobiographical memoir by American writer Jack London.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Contained herein is a vast collection of Whitman's writing, including vignettes from his childhood, a series of powerful accounts of his work in hospitals during the Civil war, and a large amount of nature writing.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

First published in 1912, "e;Your United States - Impressions of a First Visit"e; is an interesting account of the author's experiences when visiting the USA for the first in the early twentieth century.

First published in 1911, this vintage book contains extracts from the diary of John William Polidori, and chiefly those parts relating to his relationships with Byron, Shelley, and others of the Romantic movement.

Revealing the rich inner life of a literary genius, this large collection of Austen's correspondence offers a unique and intimate glimpse into her daily life, relationships, and creative process.

A memoir of wonder.

A descent into isolation.

First published in 1913, this volume contains a collection of letters written by the seminal English writer Charlotte Bronte.

This is the second and final volume of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's 1957 biography of Charlotte "e;Bronte, Charlotte Bronte - A Monograph"e;.

This is the first volume of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's 1957 biography of Charlotte Bronte, "e;Charlotte Bronte - A Monograph"e;.

This is volume II of Francis A.

This is volume I of Francis A.

"e;The Secret of Charlotte Bronte"e; is a 1914 biographical study of famous English literary figure Charlotte Bronte by Frederika Macdonald.

First published in 1883, this edition of the 'Eminent Women Series' contains a fascinating biography of English writer Emily Bronte.

"e;Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle"e; is a 1896 treatise on the Bronte sisters by Clement King Shorter.

"e;The Three Brontes"e; is a 1912 treatise on the Bronte sisters by Mary St.

"e;Charlotte Bronte - A Monograph"e; is an 1877 treatise on the life and work of Charlotte Bronte by English biographer Reid T.

Written from the authors own personal experiences of her journey from Polotsk, Russia to Boston, USA in 1894 at the age of 11.

This compelling autobiography narrates the story of immigration rights activist Mary Antin, and her enlightening journey from early life in Russia to her migration and Americanisation in late nineteenth-century USA.

"e;Things Near and Far"e; was is the second part of Arthur Machen's autobiography.

This is the father and the almost universal source, whether acknowledged or not, of all subsequent biographies of that heroic personality so inaptly referred to as 'poor Keats.

Originally published in 1926.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book (first published in 1948) contains a short biography of Mark Twain, with a wonderful selection of humourous and often aphoristic quotations taken from his writings.

A unique exploration of the character, the author, and the many transformations of Alice in modern culture-often in edgy and menacing ways.

The first biography to look at the early feminist and radical Mary Wortley Montagu, who successfully introduced Britain to the inoculation against the smallpox virus.

In the early days 20th century the emerging medium of comics was beginning to grab the attention of children and adults alike.

From an Eisner Award nominee: The story of Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and the real origins of the legendary crimefighter.

This comprehensive biography of the author of The Lord of the Rings explores his life and work as a pioneering linguist and writer.

This comprehensive biography of the author of The Lord of the Rings explores his life and work as a pioneering linguist and writer.

Discover the astonishing history of modern American entertainment, seen through the eyes of a pop-culture icon who lived for nearly 100 years.

Discover the astonishing history of modern American entertainment, seen through the eyes of a pop-culture icon who lived for nearly 100 years.

The Real George Eliot revisits the life of the groundbreaking nineteenth century novelist.

The Real George Eliot revisits the life of the groundbreaking nineteenth century novelist.

He wrote one of the most quintessentially English books, yet Kenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932) was a Scot.

He wrote one of the most quintessentially English books, yet Kenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932) was a Scot.

The author of this gritty memoir has lived life to the full and fortunately has the ability to recall his experiences in a graphic and entertaining manner.

The author of this gritty memoir has lived life to the full and fortunately has the ability to recall his experiences in a graphic and entertaining manner.

From childhood, Charles Dickens was fascinated by tales from other countries and other cultures, and he longed to see the world.

Eliza de Feuillide seemed fascinating and outlandish to her cousins in rural eighteen century England.

Eliza de Feuillide seemed fascinating and outlandish to her cousins in rural eighteen century England.

Elizabeth Branwell was born in Penzance in 1770, a member of a large and influential Cornish family of merchants and property owners.