John Churton Collins

John Churton Collins: (26 March 1848 – 15 September 1908). British literary critic. Churton Collins was born at Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England. From King Edward’s School, Birmingham, he went to Balliol College, Oxford, where he graduated in 1872, and at once devoted himself to a literary career, as journalist, essayist and lecturer. His first book was… Lees verder John Churton Collins

Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas: (born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, 24 July 1802 – 5 December 1870). Also known as Alexandre Dumas père. French novelist and playwright. His works have been translated into many languages and he is one of the most widely read French authors. Many of his historical novels of adventure were originally published as… Lees verder Alexandre Dumas