Great Writers

What do American mythologist, writer and lecturer Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) and Brazilian author Paulo Coelho have in common?

Oct 30, 2009 - Jane Alexandra Cormack

Ever wondered about the secret behind the book titled "The Secret?" Author Rhonda Byrne said that reading "The Science of Getting Rich" inspired her success.

Oct 17, 2009 - Nadine Visagie

Poet, parish clerk, gardener, writer and traveler, Leonard Wheatcroft's poems, letters and autobiography give a fascinating glimpse of life in 17th Century England.

Aug 25, 2009 - Elaine Findlay

Perhaps one of the most prolific writers of all time, Max Brand achieved success in the early 20th century, writing hundreds of novels, short stories and poems.

Mar 2, 2009 - Matthew Pizzolato

Louis L'amour became one of the most prolific western writers in history. L'amour's works include the Hopalong Cassidy novels and "Education of a Wandering Man."

Mar 2, 2009 - Matthew Pizzolato

Mary Darby Robinson (1752-1800) was one of the most prolific and well-known writers of the Romantic era (1789-1819). She wrote poetry, plays, novels, and essays.

Feb 27, 2009 - Carrie Prefontaine

Charles Dickens is most known for writing novels like Oliver Twist, but wrote numerous short stories, poetry and articles over the course of his life.

Dec 14, 2008 - Sabrina Louise Webb

Orwell is most well known for his novels Animal Farm (1945) and 1984 (1949). He wrote numerous novels, poems and literary criticism.

Dec 14, 2008 - Sabrina Louise Webb

In her book The Sadeian Woman Carter argues that the work of Sade is not mere pornography, but is a searing critique on the sexes and relationships between men and women.

Oct 16, 2008 - Sabrina Louise Webb

Fyodor Dostoevsky's works continue to influence contemporary authors. His early novels set the stage for existential philosophy and modern psychology.

Jul 27, 2008 - Vickie Britton

The Marquis De Sade: Infamous, pornographic... revolutionary. Angela Carter redefined the works of the philosopher the Marquis De Sade in her book 'The Sadeian Woman.'

Jul 7, 2008 - Sabrina Louise Webb

Willa Cather is strongly associated with the midwest. Her childhood years formed the setting and inspiration for My Antonia, O Pioneers! and other famous works.

Apr 20, 2008 - Vickie Britton

Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of America's greatest early writers. Social and moral responsibility are two recurring themes in Hawthorne's works.

Mar 10, 2008 - Vickie Britton

Of all the men suspected of being Jack the Ripper, kindly author Lewis Caroll was probably the most unlikely candidate of all time. How, then, did he fall under suspicion

Dec 10, 2007 - Vickie Britton

A brief biography of Dante, author of the Divine Comedy and best-known writer of the High Middle Ages.

Dec 2, 2007 - Bret T. Norwood