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Author's Calendar: J(ohn) B(oynton) Priestley
This biography includes quotations from Priestley and a selected bibliography of his works.
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Author's Calendar: Biography
A biography about French author Nathalie Sarraute that traces her life from her childhood until her death in 1999. Also includes a bibliography of her works.
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Author's Calendar: William Shakespeare
Nice, concise info on Shakespeare's life and works including quotes and bibliography.
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Author's Calendar: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
This site provides biographic information on British author, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. The site also lists her works.
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Author's Calendar: Isaac Bashevis Singer
A good, concise biography of Isaac Bashevis Singer, complete with lists of works and "for further reading."
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Author's Calendar: Junichiro Tanizaki
This brief biography summarizes several of Tanizaki's more important works and a list of many of his writings.
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Author's Calendar: Torquato Tasso
This site includes the biography of Torquato Tasso. Some of his selected works are listed.
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Author's Calendar: Henry Thoreau
A nice biography on Henry David Thoreau's life, centering mostly on his literary skills.
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Author's Calendar: James (Grover) Thurber
This site provides a general biography of James Thurber (1894-1961 CE), American writer and cartoonist. Content includes a long list of selected works and various quotes.
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Author's Calendar: Mario Vargas Llosa
This site provides an in-depth biography of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa.
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Author's Calendar: Gore Vidal
This site, from a public library in Finland, provides information on Gore Vidal's life, a list of works by and about him, and other interesting information.
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Author's Calendar: Derek (Alton) Walcott
This Calendar of Authors' Literature webpage has biographical sketch about of this West Indian poet and playwright who received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1992. Walcott's works often deal with the conflict between his Caribbean...
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Author's Calendar: Izaak Walton
This site contains a biography on Izaak Walton's life and looks at his book "The Compleat Angler." Also contains a bibliography of his works.
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Author's Calendar: Evelyn Waugh
This is a detailed biography of Waugh that focuses on how his experiences influenced his work. It includes quotes and a bibliography.
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Author's Calendar: Nathanael West
Extensive information on West's works. Provides background information, thematic analysis, and critical reception of his works. Includes quotes, brief biographical information, and links to referenced subject pages.
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Author's Calendar: Elie Wiesel
A concise but good biography about Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor.
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Author's Calendar: Thornton (Niven) Wilder
A biography of American writer and playwright, Thornton Wilder. This site contains an overview of his famous works and an inclusion of quotes. Also provides a list of selected works and links to authors who inspired Wilder.
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Author's Calendar: Tennessee Williams
This website provides a biography of Williams, with a list of his selected works and a bibliography. A good resource.
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Author's Calendar: James Fenimore Cooper
This article on James Fenimore Cooper centers around his vast collection of literary work. Also included is a write-up summarizing some of his famous works including, "Leatherstocking Tales" and "The Last of the Mohicans."
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Author's Calendar: Antoine De Saint Exupery
A nice biography is given on the life of French aviator and writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Discusses his life as a pilot as brief career as a writer.
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Author's Calendar: Henrik Ibsen
Informative biography of Ibsen that provides a list of selected works, an overview of "Peer Gynt," and links to Ibsen's contemporaries.
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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.
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Author's Calendar: Voltaire
The history and life of Voltaire are described on this site. Learn about the beliefs and ideals of Voltaire.