Biographies of famous writers

This epic list of the best biographies of writers includes a diverse array of famous authors, from Shakespeare to Virginia Woolf. The 30 Best Biographies of All Time Biographer Richard Holmes once wrote that his work was “a kind of pursuit writing about the pursuit of that fleeting figure, in such a way as to bring them alive in the present.” At the risk of sounding cliché, the best biographies do exactly this: bring their subjects to life. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Biographies of famous writers, authors, poets and playwrights. From Homer to Shakespeare and modern authors, such as Orwell, Jane Austen, g.