A biography of one of the world's most popular authors discusses his youth, his early life as a wartime propagandist, his tormented marriage to actress Patricia Neal, his writing, and more

A biography of the author, Roald Dahl, which shows him in his various roles as adventurer, gambler, connoisseur, philanthropist and troublemaker; as a devoted but frequently unfaithful husband; and as a fond, demanding, but sometimes chilly parent.

The life and accomplishments of English novelist Henry Green are explored in detail, with particular emphasis on his many friendships with literary personalities and on his original and influential novels, including Blindness, Living, Party Going, and Loving. 15,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

The first in-depth biography of one of the twentieth century's leading literary lights chronicles the long life and productive career of acclaimed novelist, essayist, critic, biographer, short story writer, and travel author V. S. Pritchett, from his youth in his native Britain to his remarkable success in the U.S. 10,000 first printing.