Letters written between these two slave women and their mistress gives a rare glimpse into the relationship between slaves and their owners.

Read a biographical sketch of the renowned author of "Rain of Gold" and check out his articles and commitment to Dyslexia education.

Microsoft's encyclopedia provides a brief profile of Spanish writer Ramon Valle-Inclan. Read about his life and find titles of his major works.

Find a profile of Abigail Van Buren, pen name of newspaper columnist Pauline Esther Friedman Phillips who began the original Dear Abbey column.

Read an encyclopedia entry for the South African writer Laurens Van der Post, author of "The Lost World of the Kalahari."

Microsoft's encyclopedia offers a brief biography of the Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Mark Van Doren.

Lists van Gulik's noted "Judge Dee" mysteries in series order, along with reviews of each book.

Read a brief profile of Sir John Vanbrugh, an esteemed English playwright and architect.

Subtitled "Drug Money, Cartels and the Elite Banks," this book details how an American bank laundered large sums of money for a Colombian trafficker. Read an excerpt.

Presents a collection of poems by the English poet ranging from 1646-78. Readers may link to a biography, time-line, and quotes.

Henry Vaughan, the Anglo-Welsh mystic, meditates upon the life of a tree in this poem.

Although written during the late 1800s, the excesses of the higher echelons can still be applied to modern society. View an author portrait.

Read an encyclopedia entry for Lope de Vega, a Spanish poet and playwright whose works include "The Knight of Olmedo."

Encyclopedia entry describes the life and works of Italian writer Giovanni Verga, author of "Mastro-Don Gesualdo."

Read a profile of this Portuguese poet and dramatist whose works include "The Ship of Hell," "The Ship of Purgatory" and "The Ship of Glory."

Article by Mirta Vidal from the International Socialist Review, 1971, examines the issues of Chicana feminism.

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Encyclopedia entry details the life and works of this French writer. Search links to find other Vigny-related resources.

Browse an account describing the creation of the book, "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Includes a brief summary of how life was during the 1800s.

Meet the Mexican-American author of the bestselling "Rain of Gold." Find reviews of his novels, or read media articles and interviews.,

Peruse a profile of the medievil French poet Francois Villion. His works include "The Little Testament" and "The Great Testament."

Native American author's official site includes a biography, journal articles, and his book reviews. Read about awards his work has received.

Features a biography of the German playwright and short story writer, plus a description of the style and themes of his writing.

Read a brief profile of this Dutch poet and dramatist whose works include "The Passover" and "Jeptha."