Classic, thorough, comprehensive biography (to a fault!) of a literary giant. A standard by which biographies came to be measured.
The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell
Classic, thorough, comprehensive biography (to a fault!) of a literary giant. A standard by which biographies came to be measured.
The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell
Brilliant. Masterful. The backstory of Jacob Marley and Ebeneezer Scrooge, with even a tiny dose of Bob Cratchit. Highly recommended.
Marley: A Novel by John Clinch
Considered a classic by a versatile writer, first performed in 1773. A fascinating drama of 18th century mores and conventions.
She Stoops to Conquer: Or, The Mistakes Of A Night by Oliver Goldsmith
So well researched, well imagined, and well-executed. In which Shakespeare, his wife, and their times come to life. Highly recommended.
Hamnet: A Novel of the Plague by Maggie O’Farrell
The story of Gordon Comstock, a struggling poet and bookstore clerk who wages war against money. Unique, readable, vintage Orwell.
Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell