An article about English writers. World famous English writers
English writers The 17th to 20th centuries are less popular today, and the subject of foreign literature is no longer taught in schools. It’s strange, but just recently, during the times of stagnation, the Iron Curtain and the Cold War, schoolchildren knew and loved the English classics. And their parents collected waste paper for a whole year in order to be able to purchase the treasured volume of Jerome K. Jerome or Wilkie Collins for 20 kilograms. Today, however, when you ask who Charles Dickens or Thomas Hardy is, most often you only get a puzzled look in response. And really, how can modern teenagers learn about this if they don’t learn it at school???!
Well, for those who did look at this page with the title “English writers”, I want to offer the most interesting books and no less interesting biographies of these same English writers. So, I invite you to read, listen and watch purely English stories, both in Russian and in English. Below is a list of their most interesting works, as well as their film adaptations. And for those learning English, we offer films and cartoons in English with subtitles, video interviews and free online English lessons.
Below list of English writers of the 17th-20th centuries, whose books are presented on the website:
You will be able to get acquainted with the biography of English writers, whose eventful lives are reflected in exciting works. No matter what book you pick up, it’s simply impossible to put it down! And for those who want to know more, review article about English literature. Read!
English writers and their works (classics)
Robert Stevenson / Robert Stevenson (1850-1894
Psychological novels from the creator of Mr. Hyde and the owner of Ballantrae. Look into your soul...
Charles Dickens / Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
The most philanthropic writer who mercilessly fought against the injustice and vices of Victorian society.
Brontë sisters: Charlotte (1816-1855), Emily (1818-1848), Anne (1820-1849)
Three stars that sparkled on the horizon of English literature, incredible women, each of whom was amazingly talented and unimaginably unhappy.
- Charlotte Bronte "Jane Eyre"
- "Wuthering Heights" (film adaptation of the novel by Emily Brontë)
- Anne Bronte "Agnes Gray"
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
A witty genius, philosopher, master of eloquence, famous for his quotes, the “father” of Dorian Gray.
Jerome K. Jerome / Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927)
- film adaptations of works -> in development
Thomas Hardy (1840-1928)
The greatest writer of England, William Shakespeare, is the world's most famous playwright. He is the author of a dozen plays and hundreds of sonnets, and also owns the most famous poems and epitaphs.
Shakespeare's works have been translated into virtually all languages of the world, and William became truly famous only in the 19th century.
It is he who owns such works as “King Lear”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Macbeth”, “Othello” and “Hamlet”. Today there is no person who does not know the famous expression: “To be or not to be? - that is the question!”
Arthur Conan Doyle
The well-known and beloved writer Arthur Conan Doyle was actually a doctor by training.
It is thanks to him that we know today about the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and the popular Professor Challenger, as well as the brave officer Gerard. Sir Arthur wrote a huge number of adventure, historical and humorous stories. He was passionate about cricket, politics and medicine all his life.
In 2004, documents and personal letters from politicians and the US President were found, valued at more than £2 million.
Agatha Christie
Her real name is Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller. She is the second most popular author in the world after William Shakespeare.
Her work has been translated into almost all languages of the world and today the reader enjoys such masterpieces as “The Curious Incident at Styles”, “The Mysterious Assailant”, “Murder on the Golf Course”, “Poirot Investigates” and much more.
Charles Dickens
During his lifetime, this great writer achieved popularity and became world famous. Charles John Huffam Dickens is a classic of world fiction. Dickens was born in 1812, lived for almost 60 years, but managed to write as many famous works as, perhaps, almost no one else could.
Charles received the great honor of Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. They say about him that he became the darling of fate and everyone’s favorite, especially among women. He is the author of such works as “Oliver Twist”, “Our Mutual Friend”, “Great Expectations”, “Bleak House”, “Copperfield” and much more.
Dickens came from a poor family, but thanks to his decent fees, he was able to provide himself and his loved ones with a comfortable life.
Rudyard Kipling
In 1865, the famous short story writer, poet and writer Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born in India. When the boy was 5 years old, his family safely moved to England.
He became the author of numerous poems, prose and poems, for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1907, and also received awards from the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh. Kipling owns such famous works as “Kim”, “The Jungle Book”, “Brave Captains”, “Ganga Din”.
Rudyard was fond of journalism, thanks to which he perfectly understands the life of the country. And the travels that he regularly made as a writer helped him convey all the flavor of Asia and the USA.
Oscar Wilde
The great and talented Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854. The writer's father was a good doctor, for which he was knighted. The family was proud of the breadwinner, but Oscar decided to go his own way and began writing books about archeology and folklore.
Oscar studied at the Royal School and spoke French and German. At an older age, the guy began to become interested in antiquity and showed interest in ancient languages. Oscar Wilde traveled a lot and strived for knowledge all his life. He dedicated his works to his family and friends, as well as to the events that left a mark on his life.
The most popular works are “Sonnet to Liberty”, “Milton”, “Phaedra”, “Shelley’s Grave” and much more.
Joanne Rowling
JK Rowling is considered one of the most famous modern writers. Due to the family's frequent moves, the girl had no permanent friends, except that she was inseparable from her sister.
One day a girl meets an interesting person with the last name Potter, after which Joan comes up with the idea of a brilliant work. So after some time, his studies at Hogwarts were born. Of course, the world did not see the book right away, however, it is thanks to it that today every schoolchild and student knows this brilliant English writer.
In the 90s, Joan moved to Portugal, where she taught English and continued working on the Potter books. There she meets her soulmate and gets married.
John Tolkien
There is probably no person today who has not watched or read “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit, or There and Back Again.” But the author of these most famous creations is Oxford University professor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. In 2008, the writer was in the top five best UK authors.
The family moved several times when the boy was still a child and then he lost his father. Nevertheless, the guy was very smart, well-read thanks to the efforts of his mother.
As a young man, he was inquisitive and read a lot, he already liked girls, and at the age of 21, Tolkien wrote a letter to his beloved proposing marriage. Their union turned out to be strong: they lived a long and happy life.
H.G. Wells
His family was poor, his father tried to trade, however, the business did not bring any income. The writer's family lived due to the fact that the father often played cricket. However, the boy was able to get an education and become a doctor of biology.
George taught and was actively involved in political life. After his death, many memorials were erected, and it is also said that George Wells brought light to many lives as he selflessly committed himself to the education of the poor.
Robert Lewis Stevenson
Stevenson Robert Lewis is a famous Scottish writer and author of many adventure stories and short stories. The boy was born into a wealthy family, graduated from Edinburgh Academy and entered university.
The child suffered several serious illnesses in childhood, and in his youth, under family pressure, he got married. Stevenson's first edition was issued with his father's money, and it was then that the guy developed an interest in the history of his native Scotland. His stories were published in local newspapers and magazines.
The writer traveled a lot, but did not stop creating his masterpieces until his last day. The great author died in Samoa from a stroke.
Daniel Defoe
In 1660, the great writer Daniel Defoe was born in London. The beloved work “The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” made the author famous throughout the world and was translated into many languages.
By the way, it was Defoe who was recognized as the founder of the English novel. Throughout his life, Daniel published about 500 books, based on the plot of which films were made.
Defoe's family hoped that their son would become a shepherd, but the boy chose art and his first works were written on religious themes. Defoe received a good education, met influential people and even went to prison. Daniel Defoe met his death far from his family in 1731 in London.
Jonathan Swift
In 1667, poet and public figure Jonathan Swift was born. The Anglican priest dreamed of making the world a better place, changing people, so he came up with the idea of writing about human vices. This is how the work “Gulliver's Travels” appeared.
The writer was born into a poor Protestant family, his father died very early, so the child grew up in the family of a wealthy relative. I hardly saw my mother.
Nevertheless, the boy was able to get a good education, found a decent job, and wrote an “Autobiographical Fragment” in memory of his childhood and family history. He is the author of such works as “The Battle of the Books”, “Diary for Stella”, “A Butterfly’s Tale” and many poems and poems.
George Byron
George Gordon Byron, more commonly known as Lord Byron, is a writer who captured the imagination of not only Europe, but the whole world. A boy was born into a poor family: his father lost his fortune, and his mother returned from Europe with the little that was left.
The boy studied at a private school, then at a gymnasium, however, according to him, his nannies taught him more than all the teachers at school. In addition, his mother did not feel great love for her son and often threw things at him that didn’t hit him.
He received the title of lord from his late grandfather, along with the family estate. In his youth, the writer loved to read and travel, which he was very proud of later. Byron wrote throughout his life.
He owns such famous works as “The Bride of Abydos”, “Jewish Melodies”, “Parisina”, “Tasso’s Complaint”, “Darkness”, “The Christian and His Comrades”. A city in Greece was named in memory of the great writer, and his portrait is also depicted on postage stamps.
Lewis Carroll
One of the most versatile personalities in England is Lewis Carroll. He was a writer and was interested in photography, mathematics and philosophy. His most famous works were “Alice in Wonderland”, “Alice Through the Looking Glass”, and “The Hunting of the Snark”.
The boy was born into a large family. There wasn’t much money, so his father took care of his education. Lewis was a smart and quick-witted child, he was left-handed, which his relatives were very unhappy with.
After some time, the boy went to school, and then in college he began his career as a writer. He sent his work to local newspapers and magazines. In 1867, Lewis went on his first and only trip, visiting Moscow and other European cities.
Somerset Maugham
William Somerset Maugham is one of the most successful English writers of the 20th century. The future author was born into a successful French family. The parents hoped that the child would choose a career as a lawyer in the future, but the boy was not attracted to law. Until the age of 10, the child spoke only French, so his father sent him to live with relatives in England.
There he became interested in medicine, studied at the hospital's school and wrote his first work, Lisa of Lambeth, about this experience. During the war, William even worked as a scout and was sent to Russia for a specific purpose.
After the war, the writer traveled a lot around Asia, which he talked about in his work. He also wrote "The Hero", "The Creation of the Saint", "The Conqueror of Africa", "Carousel" and many other novels.
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Brilliant classic detective stories and love stories full of tragedy, lengthy biographies and incomparable subtle humor, a world of bewitching fantasy and adventurous adventures. British literature is rich in masterpieces!
Famous British writers and their best works
Pioneer geniuses
In order to tell about all the most worthy representatives of Great Britain who created wonderful works (from plays and poems to stories and novels), you will need a voluminous volume. But let’s get acquainted (more or less adhering to the chronology) with at least some of them!
Geoffrey Chaucer is considered to be the pioneer of English literature. It was he (this was in the 14th century) who was the first to write his works in his native language (and not in Latin). Among his “programmatic” creations, we note the ironic “Canterbury Tales” and the voluminous heroic-romantic poem “Troilus and Chryseis”. In Chaucer, the earthly is intertwined with the sublime, vulgarity is adjacent to moralizing, and everyday pictures are replaced by passionate scenes.
Recently, here and there, controversy has arisen about another recognized classic - William Shakespeare. They doubted his authorship and attributed his works to other personalities (up to Queen Elizabeth the First). We will adhere to the traditional point of view. The immortal lines of sonnets, the colorful characters of tragedies, the life-affirming optimism of the Great Bard's comedies are still contemporary today. His plays are leaders in theater repertoires (in terms of the number of productions), and they are endlessly filmed. More than fifty “Romeo and Juliet” films alone have been filmed (counting from the silent film era). But Shakespeare worked in the distant 16th-17th centuries!
Novels for ladies, and not only
“Women’s” prose in British classics is vividly represented by Jane Austen (who hasn’t read the book “Pride and Prejudice”, which was transferred more than once to the silver screen!). And also the Bronte sisters. Emily's emotional and tragic Wuthering Heights and Charlotte's very popular (again, thanks to film adaptations) Jane Eyre are the best examples of literature of the first half of the 19th century. But both sisters died very early, and many of their plans remained unrealized.
Powerful prose writer Charles Dickens is the pride of Britain. In his works one can find realism and sentimentalism, fairy-tale beginnings and riddles. He did not have time to finish “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” and readers are still scratching their heads over it. But this novel could have become the best detective work of that era.
Mysteries and adventures
In general, the founder of this genre is Dickens's friend, Wilkie Collins. His "The Moonstone" is considered the first detective story written in English. The novel “The Woman in White” is very interesting and full of mysticism and secrets.
Two Scots - Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson - made their contribution to British literature. These were unsurpassed masters of historical adventure novels. “Ivanhoe” by the first and “Treasure Island” by the second are masterpieces.
Two more personalities stand out: the dark romantic John Gordon Byron and the ironic Oscar Wilde. Read their lines! It `s Magic. Life did not spoil both of them, but the emotions in the works were even stronger.
Elegant prose, humor and detective masters
Wilde was persecuted for his homosexuality. Another of his compatriots, Somerset Maugham, also suffered from it. An English intelligence officer, he is the author of the most elegant prose. If you are in a bad mood, re-read “Theater” or watch a movie - even with Via Artmane, or even an American one, with Annette Benning, a wonderful medicine!
Other authors who do a great job of bringing back the spirit are Jerock K. Jerome and Palham G. Wodehouse. Didn’t you chuckle when reading about the adventures of “three men in a boat” or the misadventures of the stupid aristocrat Bertie Wooster, under the care of the prim valet Jeeves?
Even those who do not like detective stories will sooner or later turn to the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. After all, his hero Sherlock is the favorite subject of modern filmmakers.
What can we say about Lady Agatha! Christie is perhaps the most famous detective (may she forgive us such a dissonant word!) of all times. And words are unnecessary here. Poirot and Marple glorified the British woman for centuries.
In the arms of fantasy
A huge amazing world - with its own language, geography, funny (courageous, terrifying, cute, and not very different!) inhabitants - was invented by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, honor and praise to him. The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy fans what the Bible is to believers.
Among contemporary British writers, JK Rowling has achieved the greatest fame and success. Having once seen some images while half asleep and decided to write down a story about an orphan boy that came to mind, a poor housewife became one of the revered prose writers of our days. The film adaptation of Potter was seen by millions, and the author herself became a multimillionaire.
The erotic escapades of David Lawrence's characters, the throwing of John Fowles' heroes, the other worlds of H.G. Wells, the tragic plots of Thomas Hardy, the evil satire of Jonathan Swift and Bernard Shaw, the ballads of Robert Burns, the realism of Galsworthy and Iris Murdoch. This, too, is the wealth of British literature. Read and enjoy!
Nick Hornby is known not only as the author of such popular novels as Hi-Fi and My Boy, but also as a screenwriter. The writer’s cinematic style makes him very popular in adapting books by various authors into film adaptations: “Brooklyn”, “An Education of Sentiments”, “Wild”.
In the past, an ardent football fan, he even expressed his obsession in the autobiographical novel “Football Fever.”
Culture is often a key theme in Hornby's books; in particular, the writer does not like it when pop culture is underestimated, considering it to be limited. Also, the key themes of the works are often the hero’s relationship with himself and others, overcoming and searching for himself.
Nick Hornby now lives in the Highbury area of North London, close to his favorite football team's stadium, Arsenal.
Doris Lessing (1919 - 2013)
After the second divorce in 1949, she moved with her son to London, where at first she rented an apartment with a woman of easy virtue.
The topics that worried Lessing, as often happens, changed during her life, and if in 1949-1956 she was primarily occupied with social issues and communist themes, then from 1956 to 1969 her works began to be psychological in nature. In later works, the author was close to the postulates of the esoteric movement in Islam - Sufism. In particular, this was expressed in many of her science fiction works from the Canopus series.
In 2007, the writer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
The novel "Bridget Jones's Diary", which was born from the column that Helen wrote in the Independent newspaper, brought the writer worldwide success and the love of millions of women.
The plot of "The Diary" repeats in detail the plot of Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice", right down to the name of the main male character - Mark Darcy.
They say that the writer was inspired to write the book by the 1995 TV series and especially by Colin Firth, since he migrated without any changes to the film adaptation of “The Diary.”
In the UK, Stephen is known as an esthete and a great original, driving around in his own cab. Stephen Fry incomparably combines two abilities: to be the standard of British style and to regularly shock the public. His bold statements about God confuse many, which, however, does not in any way affect his popularity. He is openly gay - last year, 57-year-old Fry married a 27-year-old comedian.
Fry does not hide the fact that he used drugs and suffers from bipolar disorder, about which he even made a documentary.
It’s not easy to define all of Fry’s areas of activity; he jokingly calls himself “a British actor, writer, king of dance, prince of swimsuits and blogger.” All of his books invariably become bestsellers, and interviews are analyzed for quotes.
Stephen is considered a rare owner of a unique classic English accent; an entire book has been written about the art of “speaking like Stephen Fry.”
Julian Barnes has been called the "chameleon" of British literature. He is excellent at creating works that are different from each other without losing his individuality: eleven novels, four of which are detective stories, written under the pseudonym Dan Kavanagh, a collection of short stories, a collection of essays, a collection of articles and reviews.
The writer was repeatedly accused of francophony, especially after the publication of the book “Flaubert's Parrot,” a kind of mixture of a biography of the writer and a scientific treatise on the role of the author in general. The writer's attraction to everything French is partly explained by the fact that he grew up in the family of a French teacher.
His novel “The History of the World in 10 ½ Chapters” became a real event in literature. Written in the dystopian genre, the novel seeks answers to a number of philosophical questions about the essence of man, his past, present and future.
A favorite of children and adults around the world, the restless Paddington Bear was “born” in 1958, when Michael Bond realized at the last moment before Christmas that he had forgotten to buy a gift for his wife. Out of hopelessness, the author, who had already written many plays and stories by that time, bought his wife a toy bear in a blue raincoat.
In 2014, a film was made based on his books, where London became one of the characters in the story. It appears before us as if through the eyes of a little guest from dense Peru: at first rainy and inhospitable, and then sunny and beautiful. In the picture you can recognize Notting Hill, Portobello Road, streets near Maida Vale station, Paddington station and the Natural History Museum.
Interestingly, the writer now lives in London just near Paddington station.
Rowling went from welfare dole to author of the best-selling book series in history in just five years, which became the basis for films that in turn are recognized as the second highest-grossing franchise.
As Rowling herself said, the idea for the book came to her during a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990. .
Neil Gaiman is called one of the main modern storytellers. Hollywood producers are lining up for the film rights to his books.
He also wrote scripts himself more than once. His famous novel Neverwhere was born from just such a script for a mini-series filmed at the BBC in 1996. Although, of course, the opposite is more often the case.
Neil's scary tales are also loved because they blur the lines between intellectual and entertaining literature.
The writer is a winner of prestigious awards; many of Ian’s works have been filmed.
The writer's first works were distinguished by cruelty and great attention to the theme of violence, for which the author was awarded the nickname Ian Macabre. He was also called the black wizard of modern British prose and a world-class expert on all types of violence.
In subsequent work, all these themes remained, but seemed to fade into the background, running like a red thread through the fate of the heroes, without lingering in the frame.
The writer spent his childhood on the run: he was born in Czechoslovakia into an intelligent Jewish family. Due to her nationality, his mother moved to Singapore and then to India. Almost all of the writer’s relatives died during the Second World War, and his mother, having married a British military man for the second time, raised her children as real Englishmen.
Stoppard became famous for the play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” a reimagined tragedy of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” which, under Tom’s pen, turned into a comedy.
The playwright has a lot in common with Russia. He visited here in 1977, working on a report about dissidents who were kept in psychiatric hospitals. "It was cold. Moscow seemed gloomy to me,” the author shares his memories.
The writer also visited Moscow during the production of a play based on his play at the RAMT Theater in 2007. The theme of the 8-hour performance is the development of Russian political thought of the 19th century with its main characters: Herzen, Chaadaev, Turgenev, Belinsky, Bakunin.
Today, many schools no longer study such a subject as foreign literature. The younger generation, as a rule, learns about some famous English writers and their fascinating works from textbooks in English classes and thanks to modern cinema. However, everyone who studies English needs to know which English writers are classics of foreign literature. Thanks to this knowledge, you can expand your general horizons and expand your vocabulary by reading works in the original.
Even those who are not particularly keen on reading literature have heard the names of English writers who have gained worldwide fame. We are talking about Shakespeare, Kipling, Byron, Conan Doyle and others. Let's talk briefly about the authors whose works are worthy of everyone's attention.
Rudyard Kipling (Sir Joseph Rudyard Kipling)- English poet, writer and short story writer who lived from 1865 to 1936. In the history of world literature he is known as the creator of stories and fairy tales for children, many of which were filmed. Rudyard Kipling became not only the youngest winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, but also the first Englishman to receive this award. The most famous works: “The Jungle Book”, “Riki-Tiki-Tavi”, “Kim”, “Kaa’s Hunt”, etc. Children's stories: “Baby Elephant”, “How the first letter was written”, “The cat who walked on its own” yourself”, “Why does a rhinoceros’s skin have folds”, etc.
Oscar Wilde (Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde)- an outstanding Irish poet, playwright, novelist and essayist. One of the most famous playwrights of the late Victorian period and a key figure in the development of Aestheticism and European modernism. The most famous work is considered to be the novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray” (1890). Years of the writer’s life: 1854−1900.
George Gordon Byron- English romantic poet, who from 1788 to 1824 was a symbol of romanticism and political liberalism in Europe of the 19th century. During his lifetime he was usually called "Lord Byron". Thanks to him, such terms as “Byronic” hero and “Byronicism” appeared in literature. The creative legacy left by the poet is represented by the poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” (1812), the novel “Don Juan”, the poems “The Giaour” and “The Corsair”, etc.
Arthur Conan Doyle (Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle)- English writer (although a doctor by training). He is the author of countless novels and short stories that are of an adventure, historical, journalistic, fantastic and humorous nature. The most popular are detective stories about Sherlock Holmes, science fiction stories about Professor Challenger, as well as a number of historical novels. Conan Doyle also wrote plays and poems. The creative heritage is represented by such works as “The White Squad”, “The Lost World”, “The Hound of the Baskervilles”, etc. The years of the writer’s life are 1859−1930.
Daniel Defoe- English writer and publicist who has written about 500 books, magazines and pamphlets on various topics. He is one of the founders of the European realistic novel. In 1719, Daniel Defoe saw the light of the first and best novel in the writer’s entire creative life, entitled “Robinson Crusoe.” Famous works also include “Captain Singleton”, “The History of Colonel Jack”, “Mole Flanders”, “Roxana” (1724), etc.
William Somerset Maugham- British novelist, playwright, screenwriter and literary critic. One of the most successful prose writers of the twentieth century. For achievements in art and literature he was awarded the Order of the Knights of Honor. Maugham has 78 works to his credit, including short stories, essays and travel notes. Main works: “The Burden of Human Passions”, “The Moon and a Penny”, “Pies and Wine”, “The Razor’s Edge”.
Who wrote for children
Not all famous English writers were passionate about exclusively serious life topics. Some great authors dedicated part of their work to the younger generation, writing fairy tales and stories for children. Who hasn't heard about Alice, who visited Wonderland, or Mowgli, the boy who grew up in the jungle?
Biography of the writer Lewis Carroll whose real name is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, is no less interesting than his book “Alice in Wonderland”. He grew up in a large family with 11 children. The boy loved to draw and always dreamed of becoming an artist. This writer told us the story of the restless heroine Alice and her endless journeys into a wonderful magical world, where she meets many interesting characters: the Cheshire cat, the mad hatter, and the queen of cards.
Roald Dahl originally from Wales. The author spent most of his childhood in boarding houses. One of these boarding houses was located near the famous Cadbury chocolate factory. It is assumed that the idea to write his best children's story, entitled “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” came to him during this period. The hero of the story is a boy named Charlie, who receives one of five tickets that allows him to enter a closed chocolate factory. Charlie, along with 4 other participants, completes all the tasks in the factory, and remains the winner.
Rudyard Kipling famous for his "The Jungle Book", which tells the story of the boy Mowgli, who grows up among animals in the wild forests. Most likely this story was written under the impression of my own childhood. The fact is, after birth, the writer lived in India for the first 5 years of his life.
Joanne Rowling- the most famous writer and “storyteller” of our time. It was she who gave us such a character as Harry Potter. Joan wrote the story about the boy wizard Harry, who goes to Hogwarts school, for her children. This allowed them to plunge into the world of magic and magic and forget for a while about the poverty in which the family lived at that time. The book is full of interesting adventures.
Joan Delano Aiken became a writer because everyone in her family wrote: from her father to her sister. However, Joan was involved in children's literature. Her most famous work was the story “A Piece of Heaven in a Pie.”
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson invented the pirate Captain Flint in his famous story "Treasure Island". Hundreds of boys followed the adventures of this hero. Robert himself comes from cold Scotland, an engineer and lawyer by training. The first book was published when the author was only 16 years old; he borrowed money for publication from his father. The story about treasure island was invented by him much later during games with his son, during which they together drew a treasure map and came up with stories.
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien- author of fantastic and breathtaking stories "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings". John is a teacher by training. As a child, the writer learned to read early, and did this often throughout his life. As John himself admits, he fiercely hated the story “Treasure Island,” but was crazy about “Alice in Wonderland.” The writer himself, after his stories, became the founder of the fantasy genre; it is no coincidence that he was nicknamed the “father of fantasy.”
Pamela Lyndon Travers, whose real name was Helen, was born in distant Australia. At the age of 8 she moved to live with her mother in Wales. As a child, Pamela loved animals very much and always imagined herself as a bird. One day the writer was asked to babysit two small and restless children. While playing with them, she began to invent a story about a nanny who carried a suitcase with things and an umbrella with a parrot-shaped handle. So soon the famous nanny Mary Poppins was introduced to the world.
