Biography

Biographical coverage for individuals in literature, science, business, entertainment, politics, sports, government, history, and the arts.

Profiles, obituaries, images, and related full-text articles about thousands of individuals—both living and deceased.

Nearly 10,000 biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres.

This series provides essays on the lives and works of authors from around the world and from all time periods. Entries include critical and concise essays, citations, and biographical information that place the author’s work in a personal and historical context.