Literary Biography

Jack the Ripper was probably the first serial killer to appear in a large metropolis at a time when the general populace was literate and the press was a force for social change. The press was also partly responsible for creating many myths surrounding the Ripper. Robin Odell's Ripperology is the first study to present a sequential history of literary investigations of Jack the Ripper's crimes and to address the seven principal phases of Ripper speculations....

A gripping narrative history of Spain’s most brilliant and troubled literary family - a tale about the making of art, myth, and legacy - set against the upheaval of the Spanish Civil War and beyond.

Why did Norman Mailer stab his second wife at a party? Who was Edith Wharton's secret transatlantic lover? What motivated Anais Nin to become a bigamist? Writers Between the Covers rips the sheets off these and other real-life love stories of the literati - some with fairy tale endings and others that resulted in break-ups, breakdowns, and brawls. Among the writers laid bare are Agatha Christie, who sparked the largest-ever manhunt in England as her marriage fell apart; Arthur Miller, whose jaw-dropping pairing with Marilyn Monroe proved that opposites attract, at least initially.

William Shakespeare was a phenomenal poet. He lived for words, and his words live for him. But how did he become the great William Shakespeare? Was he born a poet, or was he made one? What influenced him to create epic stories? Where did he get his inspirations? Know the answers and more by listening to his biography today!

Who was Anne Bradstreet, and what did she do to deserve a spot in history books? Learning about Anne’s life will also reveal truths about Puritanism. With the information, you can easily understand the culture prevalent in England’s North American colonies. Hear about the life and works of Anne Bradstreet. Discuss Puritanism, too.

During the heat of the American Revolution, Thomas Paine created and distributed a pamphlet of Common Sense. What was written in that pamphlet? Why did Thomas Paine call it Common Sense? This inspiring historic book features the life and times of Thomas Paine, while highlighting his contributions in the revolution.

Mercy Otis Warren was a brave and brilliant woman. She used her writing prowess to fight in the US revolutionary period. This biography book is dedicated to the life and times of Mercy Otis Warren. What lessons can your child take away from her unique story of bravery? Go ahead and secure a copy of this biography book today.

Toni Morrison, born Chloe A Wofford, was a towering figure in the world of literature when she entered A.J. Verdelle’s life. Their literary friendship was a young writer’s dream—simultaneously exhilarating, intimidating, fulfilling, and challenging. The relationship crossed generations, spanned several cycles in life, exhibited high and low notes, reached and dipped and found its way. Like many women friends, these two writers imagined and built a relationship that was responsive, inventive, and engaged.