Literature

Official web site of the novelist. Biography, FAQs, synopses of his books, along with reviews and sample chapters.

Bibliography, poems, writings, review, and links.

Includes biographical information on the author, bibliography, texts and an online forum.

An overview of the life and works of Iain Sinclair, with links to reviews and further information.

Short biography, excerpt from Horse Heaven, questions and answers with author Jane Smiley, and catalog of her previous books.

NESFA Press publisher's site about Anthony R. Lewis' book of the same name, which identifies all things, places and characters in Smith's works. Some excerpts available for reading.

Biography, and photos of the gravestone, from the Arlington National Cemetery.

Booker Prize-shortlisted author; with a biography, bibliography and prize list.

New York Times feature on Southern with links to reviews and news on Southern's life and work.

Biography of 1960s writer Terry Southern at LitKicks.

Texts of several poems.

Novelist of 'Coyote Dream'; with a biography and extracts.

Text in HTML format, at Bibliomania. With critical summary.

Chinese and English texts of seven works.

"The Academy of American Poets presents a biography, photograph, and selected poems."

Texts of several Swinburne poems, including "A Forsaken Garden," "The Garden of Prosperine," and "Itylus."

Official site. Includes information about his current publications and events.

Biographical information.

Suspense novelist's official site; with biography, interviews, photographs and synopses.

Biography, portraits of Toomer and his family, bibliography, three short stories and some poems.

Homepage of the prominent Australian poet John Tranter, including poems, reviews, interviews and biographical details.

Literary society; with a biography and membership details. [English/Spanish]

Website of award-winning author/illustrator Kris Waldherr, the creator of The Book of Goddesses.

Reviewed by Jonathan Miles in Salon.com | Books.

Essay by Kate Moses on the occasion of Eudora Welty's 90th birthday. [Salon]

Online chapbook.

Biographical information with accompanying portraits of people and places within her works and life. Based on an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

An overview of the life and works of Australian Nobel laureate Patrick White, with links to reviews and further information.

An interview with author Elie Wiesel about "Night" a memoir about surviving the Holocaust.

One-man show about Wilde: promotional, reviews, and contact information.

Finding aid for a special collection at UCLA.

Oscar "Cap" Edmund Garland, hero of the "Little House" books. Includes biographical information and an interview with Cap's great-niece, and provides links to other websites regarding the author.

Gathering place and resource for information about the life and work of the author. Includes biographical information, book descriptions and reviews, interviews, articles, and a bibliography. The author's official site.

Online scholarly journal devoted to Williams' work.

From The Hills Beyond, by Thomas Wolfe, 1941; first published in Redbook, November, 1937.

Tom Wolfe has established himself as our prime fictional chronicler of America at its most outrageous and alive.

An essay examining the solitary figures in William Wordsworth's lyrical ballads, by Catherine Cooper.

"This page is dedicated to the author of Islandia, Austin Tappan Wright." Contains a brief biography, photograph, quotations from critical essays and contemporaries.

Biographical sketch recounts the event that led Cormier to become a writer.

Sarah's journal of thoughts and what is going on in her career/life.

Contains cover art of books written under the Dixon pseudonym, and details of their actual authors.

News, schedules, and a biography.

(Official site) Includes information on the authors/illustrators, book reviews, and interview.

Tells of the life and work of this author of classic British school stories for girls.

Presented by Sterling Times, a United Kingdom-based nostalgia site.

(Official site) Introduces the author and his works. Includes book reviews and excerpts, author's biography and schedule, fan art, and audio books.

(Official site) - Interactive site from children's author Terry Deary, of "Horrible Histories" fame. Includes stories, games, quizzes, jokes, recipes, and songs. Also publishes children's own writing.

(Official site) Includes reviews, awards, biography and photos, newsletter, interactive questions and answers for kids, speaking schedule, writers' tips, and information for grown-ups.

(Official site) Introduces Virginia Hamilton and her works. Includes photographs, articles and interviews, a listing of awards, and announcements.

(Official site) Provides background interviews about Will Hobbs' books for children and young adults. Includes photos and resources for kids, teachers and librarians.