Larousse Dictionary of Writers

From Cicero to Salinger, Cisneros to Chekhov, spanning the centuries and the globe, this volume displays the diversity of writers who have created the wealth of imaginative literature that underlies much of our culture. Each pithy, perceptive biography (over 6,000 alphabetical entries) provides the essential facts of a writer's life and works, while providing critical insights and suggestions for further reading. An authoritative guide that touches all genres--thrillers, romances, Westerns, science fiction, and more.