Biography: literary books

""George Borrow: the Man and his Work"" by R. A. J. Walling offers a compelling exploration of the life and literary...  Read More >>

Delve into the personal world of O. Henry, one of America's most beloved short story writers, through ""Wind of...  Read More >>

Explore the life and work of one of history's greatest writers with ""Leo Tolstoy,"" a collection of critical essays...  Read More >>

Experience the vibrant voice of Vachel Lindsay in ""Going-to-the-Sun,"" a collection of American poetry from a pivotal...  Read More >>

Life of Robert Burns from Thomas Carlyle. Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher...  Read More >>

""Bill Porter: A drama of O. Henry in prison"" by Upton Sinclair offers a compelling biographical drama centered...  Read More >>

Rediscover the charm of 19th-century France with ""In the Track of R. L. Stevenson and Elsewhere in Old France,""...  Read More >>

Delve into the life and legacy of one of history's most influential freethinkers with ""Voltaire: A Sketch of his...  Read More >>

With its intentional pun on the title of Nabokov's autobiography, Speak, Memory, and obvious indebtedness to Wordsworth's...  Read More >>

""Idle Ideas in 1905"" by Jerome K. Jerome offers a delightful collection of humorous essays showcasing the author's...  Read More >>

Delve into the short but brilliant life of one of England's most beloved poets with ""Life of John Keats: His Life...  Read More >>

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of...  Read More >>

Rediscover the charm of 19th-century France with ""In the Track of R. L. Stevenson and Elsewhere in Old France,""...  Read More >>

Stephen's 1880 work blends history with literary criticism to provide what he called a 'sketch' of Pope for the...  Read More >>

Rediscover the wry wit and charming observations of Jerome K. Jerome in ""The Second Thoughts of An Idle Fellow.""...  Read More >>

Delve into the life and mind of one of history's most celebrated English poets with ""Life of Lord Byron, With His...  Read More >>

Excerpt: ...can afford to neglect them. But this was not the book that gypsy-loving Borrow, with the temperament...  Read More >>

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books...  Read More >>

Mark Twain, by Archibald Henderson, is a classic Mark Twain biography culled from the author's personal memories...  Read More >>

The life and letters of Lafcadio Hearn including the Japanese Letters. Volume I.  Read More >>

Walt Whitman in Mickle Street This book, Walt Whitman in Mickle Street, by Elizabeth Leavitt Keller, is a replication...  Read More >>

Dive into the enduring wit and humor of 19th-century America with ""Cordwood,"" a collection of satirical essays...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1920 Original Publisher: E. P. Dutton  Read More >>

The life and letters of Lafcadio Hearn including the Japanese Letters. Volume I.  Read More >>

Delve into the life and legacy of one of history's most influential freethinkers with ""Voltaire: A Sketch of his...  Read More >>