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Charles Dickens
Find out biographical facts about Charles Dickens's books, legacy, and family life—and brush up on his most memorable quotes.
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Charles Dickens
Find out biographical facts about Charles Dickens's books, legacy, and family life—and brush up on…
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Virginia Woolf
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Virginia Woolf
Find out more about Virginia Woolf’s best books, quotes, and the fascinating life she led.
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Mark Twain
Explore the life and legacy of writer Mark Twain, one of America's most-often quoted (and misquoted) authors.
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Mark Twain
Explore the life and legacy of writer Mark Twain, one of America's most-often quoted (and misquoted)…
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Emily Dickinson
Read about Emily Dickinson, from her famous poems about love, hope, and death, to her legacy at the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst.
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Dante Alighieri
Head into the Inferno with facts and information on the life of writer Dante Alighieri.
