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Israel Zangwill (1864 - 1926), English playwright and novelist, with a special interest in Jewish themes. Pictured in his study
Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946), writer, historian, best known for his science fiction novels. Pictured in his study at his home, Spade House, Sandgate
Arthur George Morrison (1863 - 1945), English writer and journalist known for his realistic novels and stories about working-class life in Londons East End, and for his detective stories
Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine (1853 - 1931), writer, pictured in a charming Arts and Crafts room at his home in Wimbledon. Part of a series in The Tatler of photographs of literary figures at home
Swiss chalet, Gads Hill Place, Higham, KentSwiss chalet in which Charles Dickens wrote many of his works, near his home at Gads Hill Place, Higham, Kent. 1906
Barbara CartlandDame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000), married name Mrs Barbara McCorquodale, prolific British novelist, though the Tatler describes her here as, " the pretty daughter of Mrs Cartland
Bystander cover - Mrs Alex McCorquodale (Barbara Cartland)Front cover of The Bystander featuring a coloured photograph of Mrs Alex McCorquodale aka prolific novelist Barbara Cartland
Cartoon, Only One, Henry Pettitt and George SimsCartoon, Only One, Henry Pettitt (actor and dramatist, right) and George Sims (journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist). Am I to stand in next time, George? I shouldn t like to promise, Henry! 1885
Cartoon, Wilson Barrett and G R Sims, Called BackCartoon, Called Back. Wilson Barrett (left), actor, manager and playwright - Glad to have you back, Mr Sims. George Robert Sims (right), English journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist
Cartoon, Mr J Ashby-Sterry, poet, novelist and journalistCartoon portrait, Mr Joseph Ashby-Sterry (c.1838-1917), English poet, novelist and journalist - One of the most entertaining of ramblers. 1886
Captain Cuttle, Dombey and SonCharles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Captain Cuttle, Dombey and Son. 1912
Sheila Kaye-Smith marrying Rev. Theodore Penrose FryNovelist Sheila Kaye-Smith marrying the Rev. Theodore Penrose Fry, curate of Christ Church, St. Leonards, and eldest son of Sir John and Lady Fray, at St. Paul s, St. Leonards in October 1924
Ella Hepwoth Dixon, English novelist and editorElla Hepwoth Dixon (pen name Margaret Wynman, 1857-1932), English novelist, and editor of The Englishwoman magazine. 1897
Sophie Ristaud Cottin, French writer, 1770-1807. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)
Marguerite de Lussan, writer and historical novelist, 1682-1758. Handcoloured lithograph after an engraved portrait from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France
Arnold BennettEnoch Arnold Bennett (1867-1931). English novelist and journalist
Silhouette portrait of Charles Dickens. 19th century
J M Barrie, Scottish novelist and playwrightCaricature, J M Barrie, Scottish novelist and playwright. 1893
Charlotte Mary Yonge, English novelistCharlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901), English novelist, adherent of the Oxford Movement. circa 1845
Charles Dickens, English author. 1855
E. M. DelafieldEdmee Elizabeth Monica Dashwood (nee de la Pasture), otherwise known as the writer E.M. Delafield (1890-1943). Best known for her book, " Diary of a Provincial Lady", published in 1930
Hon Nancy Freeman-Mitford, novelist daughter of Lord Redesdale, at the time of her engagement to Hon Peter Rennell Rodd, second son of Lord Rennell. Date: 1933
Sir Walter Scott, Scottish novelist. 19th century
Sir Walter Scott at Holyrood, Edinburgh, ScotlandSir Walter Scott sitting in the bedchamber of Mary Queen of Scots at Holyrood, Edinburgh. 19th century
Richard Cumberland, English writerRichard Cumberland (1732-1811), English dramatist, essayist, pamphleteer and novelist. 1809
H G Wells, English author. 1924
Charlotte Turner Smith, English Romantic poet and novelistCharlotte Turner Smith (1749-1806), English Romantic poet and novelist. circa 1790s
Francoise de Graffigny, French novelistFrancoise de Graffigny (born d Issembourg Du Buisson d Happoncourt, 1695-1758), French novelist, playwright and salon hostess. 18th century
Mr Moy Thomas - The Theatre MagazineMr William Moy Thomas, English journalist, literary editor, drama critic and novelist - The Theatre Magazine, July 1885. 1885
Sarah Grand (1854 - 1943), Irish feminist writer active and author. Date: 1897
BERTHA FELICE SOPHIE VON SUTTNER, nee Kinsky von Chinic und Tettau Austrian novelist and pacifist Date: 1843 - 1914
PIERRE LOTI alias Louis-Marie-Julien VIAUD (1850 - 1923), French naval officer and novelist: a satirical view. Date: 1898
Alger Seeks Inspiration Date: 1950
Fredrika Bremer (1801 - 1865), Swedish writer and feminist reformer
EMILE ZOLA, novelist arriving at the Palais de JusticeEMILE ZOLA (1840 - 1902), French novelist arriving at the Palais de Justice to defend Dreyfus
HUGH WALPOLE / POSTCARDSIR HUGH SEYMOUR WALPOLE English novelist with his wire-hired fox terrier Bingo, in the garden of their home at Keswick, Cumbria. Date: 1884 - 1941
GEORGE MOORE / VFAIR 1897GEORGE AUGUSTUS MOORE Irish novelist Date: 1852 - 1933
William MallockWilliam Hurrell Mallock (1849 - 1923), English novelist and economics writer Date: 1882
Jane AustenJANE AUSTEN English novelist Date: 1775 - 1817
Jules Janin (1804 - 1874), French writer, critic, novelist and journalist
These Clever People... Snapshots of Seven Writers. (clockwise from top left): Anita Leslie, Margery Lawrence, Helen Simpson, Aime Francois Tschifelly, Norah Hoult, Jill Craigie and Jeffrey Dell
Victor Hugo - Hauteville House, Guernsey, where Victor Hugo lived during his exile from France from 1856 to 1870. Located at 38 Rue Hauteville in St. Peter Port in Guernsey. Date: 1920s
Sir Walter Scott, Scottish novelist and poetSir Walter Scott (1771-1832), Scottish novelist, poet, playwright and historian. Date: 19th century
Charles Kingsley, Anglican priest, professor and authorCharles Kingsley (1819-1875), Anglican priest, university professor, social reformer, historian and novelist. Date: 19th century
Hall Caine, British author, poet and criticSir Thomas Henry Hall Caine (1853-1931), British author, poet and critic. Date: 1901
The Bronte Museum, Haworth, West Yorkshire Date: 1930s
Baroness Orczy in garden of her Riviera villaBaroness Orczy (1865-1947), playwright, novelist and creator of the Scarlet Pimpernel. She began writing in 1900, and her world-famous " The Scarlet Pimpernel" was published in 1905
Ricardo Palma (1833-1919). Peruvian author, scholar, librarian and politician. Portrait. Engraving. Colored