George Orwell is acknowledged as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century. John Hammond offers a definitive chronology of Orwell, and provides an overview of the life of a major writer.

This study argues that in his short stories Wells was not simply emulating the styles and themes of his predecessors but making a distinctive contribution to the genre grounded firmly in his approach to fiction.

Providing a ready access to the main facts of Poe's life and career, this volume in the AUTHOR CHRONOLOGY series, includes details of his works published in his lifetime and also posthumously. The author takes into account the latest research to give insight into the background, life and work of this literary figure.

A detailed chronology of the life of H.G. Wells, tracing his career from his earliest writings to his world fame as a novelist, prophet and popular educator. The book brings to life his extraordinary energy and industry, and the wide range of his friendships and interests.

Daniel Defoe, as the author of Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders , can be described as, with some justification, the creator of the first novels in English. This book summarizes Defoe's life and achievements to offer a critical overview of his contribution to literature.