A biography of the nineteenth-century English writer who at the age of nineteen wrote the classic horror novel "Frankenstein."

"Meet the man who created Alice, the Mad Hatter, and Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. Lewis Carroll is the pen name of Charles L. Dodgson, a mathematician and church deacon, who taught at Oxford University. He was inspired to write his best known works, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, by one of the Dean's daughters, Alice Liddell. The books were hugely successful and brought Carroll wide acclaim, especially for the nonsense...

Explores the turbulent lives of the three literary siblings and the oppressive times in which they lived, and offers insight into their classic nineteenth-century novels.

Discusses the life and works of the prolific 19th century British writer, known for such works as "Oliver Twist," "A Christmas Carol," "American Notes," and "A Tale of Two Cities."

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of author Charles Dickens, providing information on his poor childhood, his first job in a factory at the age of twelve, and his success as a writer.

Presents the life and novels of the nineteenth century British author, discussing some of his most famous works including "David Copperfield," "A Christmas Carol," and "Great Expectations."