First published in 1808, "The Life of John Dryden" provides a comprehensive biography of the famous English poet and lit......more

This is a collection of letters written by Mark Twain that offers insights into the author’s life, personality, and crea......more

This memoir covers the life and writings of Henry Tanner, an influential writer and contributor to the Evangelical Magaz......more

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Explore the life and work of George Meredith, one of the most celebrated writers of the Victorian era. This insightful b......more

Edgar Allan Poe remains one of America’s most celebrated literary figures, and this definitive biography offers an unpar......more

This biography offers a comprehensive overview of William Wordsworth’s life, works, and influence on the Romantic moveme......more

Featuring a wealth of previously unpublished letters, photographs, and other materials, The Real Oscar Wilde offers read......more

A historical account of the Gillman family, with a special focus on the influential writer and philosopher Samuel Taylor......more

This biography offers a detailed account of the life of the noted essayist and politician Joseph Addison. It is a valuab......more

This biography tells the story of William Hutton, a renowned English historian, antiquarian, and bookseller. From his st......more

Shanks provides a fascinating introduction to the life and work of French novelist and critic Anatole France, whose lite......more

A fascinating and intimate glimpse into the mind and life of one of the greatest writers of all time. Tolstoy’s journal,......more

A fascinating collection of letters from famed author Robert Louis Stevenson during his final years in Samoa. The letter......more

In this absorbing memoir, Thomas Edward Wilkinson recounts his experiences traveling throughout Europe and working as a ......more

This classic biography details the life of one of Germany’s most celebrated authors, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. From hi......more

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A classic biography of the literary giant Samuel Johnson, featuring anecdotes and insights into his life, work, and rela......more

A biography of Thomas Dermody, an 18th century Irish poet known for his hard living and tragic end. This work has been s......more

This book is a memoir of Isobel Burns, the youngest sister of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns. It includes persona......more

This book is a definitive biography of Sir Walter Scott, one of the most celebrated and influential writers of the Roman......more

In this thought-provoking essay, author Robert Green Ingersoll examines the life and work of famed American poet Walt Wh......more

This thoughtful and insightful book explores the life and work of the great Victorian painter G. F. Watts. The author pr......more

In this engaging biography, William Aspenwall Bradley delves into the life and work of William Cullen Bryant, one of Ame......more

This biography of Michel de Montaigne, the French essayist and philosopher, provides a fascinating account of his life a......more

This collection of letters and journals offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Samuel Johnson and his close frie......more

This is a comprehensive biography of the life and works of William Blake, one of the most influential poets and artists ......more

This collection of William Cowper’s poems provides a fascinating look into the life and work of one of England’s greates......more

The Autobiography of Leigh Hunt is an enlightening and humorous look at the life of this celebrated literary figure. Hun......more

Macdonald’s literary detective work uncovers the secrets and scandals of the Brontë family, and sheds new light on the i......more

This moving and poignant collection of letters offers a rare glimpse into the passionate and ultimately tragic relations......more

This book is a memoir by Teresa Guiccioli, the last mistress of the Romantic poet Lord Byron. The memoir provides a uniq......more

This biography tells the story of one of England’s greatest female writers, Elizabeth Gaskell, and her connections to th......more

This biography of Henrik Ibsen, the celebrated Norwegian playwright, sheds new light on his life and work. Drawing on ar......more

This fascinating collection of letters offers a rare glimpse into the daily life and concerns of the great Scottish auth......more

This book is a biography of the Swedish playwright August Strindberg. It includes an analysis of his major works and a d......more

This fascinating collection of oral histories offers a window into the creative and cultural milieu of mid-century San F......more

A vivid and insightful collection of letters from a young Canadian writer traveling across Europe in the 1960s. With a k......more

Explore the life and work of Paul Bourget, one of the most important French writers of the late 19th and early 20th cent......more

Experience the glamour and intrigue of Georgian society through the captivating story of Lord Byron, one of the most con......more

A captivating biography of the Coleridge siblings, Hartley and Sara, who grew up in the shadow of their famous father, S......more

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An intimate and engaging portrait of one of the most fascinating literary couples of the 19th century. The author provid......more

This is a classic work of English literature, featuring the complete text of Bacon’s essays, with annotations by the inf......more

A biography and critical examination of the life and work of Elizabethan playwright Thomas Dekker. This work has been se......more

Gain insight into the life and works of one of Britain’s most celebrated poets. Written by his son, this memoir offers a......more

Chateaubriand was a French writer and diplomat who lived from 1768-1848. His "Recollections of Italy, England, and Ameri......more

Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish author, shares his life story in this book. He details his journey from poverty to fam......more

In this engaging memoir, Anne C. L. Botta shares her experiences as a writer, socialite, and intellectual in 19th centur......more

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is one of the most celebrated literary figures of all time, and his autobiography is a fascin......more

A memoir of the life of Mrs. Humphry Ward, a prominent British author and social reformer, covering the years 1856-1900.......more

A fascinating biography of the German writer Jean Paul Frederic Richter, this book explores his life and work in detail.......more

A memoir of the life of John Wilson, a prominent 19th century Scottish author and philosopher, written by his daughter M......more

In this memoir, Kirschner shares his personal memories of Ulrike von Levetzkow, the daughter of Charlotte von Stein and ......more

A rich and penetrating biography of the celebrated author, Edgar Allan Poe: His Life Letters and Opinions offers a glimp......more

This fascinating collection of recently discovered writings by Daniel Defoe sheds new light on the life and work of one ......more

This book offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most celebrated writers of the late 19th century. Harris’s......more

These memoirs are a fascinating autobiography of the Irish writer Laetitia Pilkington, providing a unique insight into t......more

Diese Biographie von Thomas Carlyle ist eine der besten Arbeiten über das Leben und die Werke von Johann Wolfgang von Go......more

This elegantly written biography offers a lively and revealing portrait of one of Scotland’s most beloved poets. Drawing......more

This memoir chronicles the life of Dr. Charles Burney with insights from his own manuscripts, family papers, and persona......more

This memoir offers readers an inside look at the life and writings of Abate Metastasio, the prolific Italian poet and li......more

This book is a collection of the letters of Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a prominent British writer and politician, to his wife......more

Boswell’s landmark biography of Samuel Johnson is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the genre, offering an unforgettab......more

This biography offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of the German poet Eduard Mörike. Maync traces Mörike’s ......more

This engaging biography of Charles Knight offers a unique perspective on the life and work of this influential nineteent......more

Ford Madox Ford’s Complete Works is a personal reflection on the lives of two great writers, Ford Madox Ford and Joseph ......more

Murray’s memoirs detail his experiences as a Quaker, lawyer, and writer during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. T......more

This book, written by Christopher Wordsworth, contains the life and work of his famous brother, William Wordsworth, a re......more

Experience the world of French politics and literature in the early 19th century through the eyes of one of its most fas......more

Discover the life and literary works of James Montgomery with this captivating memoir. Including selections from his per......more