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Costa Rica: Literature: Prose
The page gives an excellent summary of Costa Rican literature from the 1800s and 1900s. Authors and their works are described.
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January Magazine: Profiles and Interviews: Mario Vargas Llosa
This site provides an in-depth interview with Peruvian writer Vargas Llosa concerning past literary works, political involvement, and role in present literature.
University of Maryland
Excerpts From Mary Shelley's Letters
Excerpts from four different letters written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
University of Maryland
"The Mortal Immortal" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Text of "The Mortal Immortal" written by Mary Shelley.
University of Maryland
"The Last Man": Apocalypse Without Millennium
A critical look at Mary Shelly's "The Last Man" and the idea (widely used in writing of that time) of the last man on earth.
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Tennessee Williams
Presented by Internet Movie Database, this website offers a list of Williams' film credits as both writer and producer. Each film credit serves as a link to more information about that title.
City University of New York
Cuny: Dorothy Parker Rothschild
This biography of 20th century poet Dorothy Parker discusses the many tragedies that impacted her life and the wit that made her writing famous.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Eugene (Gladstone) O Neill
Informative biography of O'Neill, chronicling his turbulent personal life, as well as his professional successes.
C-SPAN
American Writers: Edith Wharton & the Gilded Age Writers
A good informational site on Edith Wharton. Includes general information about her life, works, and writings, including The Age of Innocence and Ethan Frome. Also includes links to other sites.
Other
Seven Gothic Tales
This page offers some biographical information and gives a brief summary for each of Karen Blixen's Seven Gothic Tales.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Osamu Dazai
This biographical sketch of Osamu Dazai focuses on how his personal life and experiences were reflected in his writing.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Eyvind Johnson
A powerful summary of the life and works of Eyvind Johnson. List of his selected works provided and related links listed as well.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Erik Axel Karlfeldt
A biographical sketch of Erik Axel Karlfeldt who was a famous Swedish writer. Highlights his life as a writer and lists several of his selected works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Aldous
Contains a biography of Huxley (1894-1963 CE) and a discussion of his works. Also contains links to related information.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Louis L Amour
Provides biographical information, extensive list of L'Amour's works and film adaptations, and a bibliography "for further reading."
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Boris (Leonidovich) Pasternak
Biography of the Russian author most famous for "Doctor Zhivago." Includes a summary of that novel and a list of his other publications.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Junichiro Tanizaki
This brief biography summarizes several of Tanizaki's more important works and a list of many of his writings.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Mario Vargas Llosa
This site provides an in-depth biography of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Selma Ottiliana Lovisa Lagerlof
A magnificent site relating the life and works of Selma Lagerlof to the public. A famous Swedish writer, Lagerlof's work is highlighted and related links are provided.
Emory University
Emory University: Frantz Fanon
On this site from the Emory University, you will find biographical information on Frantz Fanon, as well as information on his work.
Emory University
Postcolonial Studies at Emory: George Lamming
This site contains a information on Lamming, his works, and his ideas about identity. Also included are excerpts from his work,links to more information, and study questions for the student.
Emory University
Emory University: Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul
This site has a biography on V.S. Naipaul and gives information on his themes and writing form.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin: Curious About George?
Information is provided about the Curious George series, and the authors, Margaret and H.A. Rey.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Isaac Asimov
This detailed obituary explores Asimov's (1920-1992 CE) life and includes a brief list of some of his best-known works.