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Jonathan Swift who is also well-known by his pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff was born in Dublin in November 30, 1667. This author is very popular even nowadays for his numerous exciting texts and prose. But the most popular text by which we know him is “Gulliver’s Travels” (1726). But first things first, let’s get to know his early life and education he got on his way to...

Joseph Conrad – a son of Polish patriots, a man of three cultures Joseph Conrad was an officer of the merchant navy, a novelist and a classic of English literature. Conrad was an English writer of Polish origin. He is considered as one of the most prominent English prose writers, so it is worth noting that Joseph Conrad did not speak fluent English until the age of 20. He was the greatest...

Kate O'Flaherty (name in girlish years) was born February 8, 1850, in the city of St. Louis in the family of a businessman. Her father was an Irish immigrant, and the girl's mother had French roots, which enabled her to speak two languages. The girl was taught not only the languages, but also the culture of these two countries, which helped the young person to develop and learn many...

Lewis Carroll was born in the village of Daresbury in the English county of Cheshire on January 27, 1832. His father was a parish priest, he also engaged in the education of Lewis, in addition to his other children. In total, the Carroll family had four boys and seven girls. He showed himself to as a clever and intelligent student. Carroll was left-handed, which in the nineteenth century was...

Mrs. Atwood is known worldwide as a literary genius of Canadian heritage. She isn’t simply a talented writer, she is also a skilled literary critic and a fierce environmental activist. She won numerous awards and prizes, founded different writing organizations, and patented a number of tools that help writers develop their talents. In 2001 her name appeared on Canada’s Walk of Fame...