Born in New Jersey, Parker had an unhappy childhood, leading to a long and unhappy relationship with her own father. She first became well known in 1918 when she stepped in for P. G Wodehouse writing theatre criticism for Vanity Fair. While her caustic wit was popular with readers, she was eventually terminated after her criticisms began to offend powerful theatre producers. Read More
She is best known for her book series Mary Poppins (1934) upon which the famous 1964 Disney movie was based. Another musical adaptation of the books and film was put on in the West End in 2004, and premiered on Broadway in 2006.
Reportedly inspired by Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie, Travers’ work is full of magic and humour, and perfect for adults and children alike.
Here are ten of her best quotes from the Mary Poppins novels.
Lehane has also won awards for his screenwriting, namely The Wire and Boardwalk Empire.
Here are ten of his best quotes taken from his novels and other writings.
Wuthering Heights was first published in London in 1847 by Thomas Cautley Newby and was so full of passion and violence that it was assumed to be written by a man. British historian, Juliet Gardiner said: “the vivid sexual passion and power of its language and imagery impressed, bewildered and appalled reviewers.”
We took some of our favourite broody and moody Emily Brontë quotes from selected poems and from her novel, and put them together them below for your enjoyment.
Are you looking for some awesome literary themed posters to liven up your home? Maybe there’s a special bibliophile in your life who has a birthday coming up? Either way, check out these gorgeous posters created by Wisdom Supply Co, which take quotes from classic literature such as Moby Dick and Frankenstein and puts them with fantastic artwork in the form of a poster that will look great on your wall. Read More
Bernard Shaw (as he preferred to be called) has been heralded as second only to Shakespeare, as the most influential and important playwright of our time. His intelligent theatre style engaged the audience in a way no one else had been able to, paving the way for writers such as John Galsworthy.
Is the object of your affection a big Shakespeare fan, or with a penchant for all things Elizabethan?
Look no further than these flirty lines from the ultimate romantic: William Shakespeare. Our bard offers some of the best lessons in flirting…
Here are ten of his greatest lines, guaranteed to help you find love*.
(*Disclaimer: we may be exaggerating…)
He was best known for his work Vanity Fair which follows the lives of Becky Sharp and Emmy Sedley during and after the Napoleonic Wars. Thackeray worked often under a pseudonym as his work attacked the rich and powerful, and satirised early 19th-century British society.
His work is considered second only to Charles Dickens (depending on who you ask), and like Dickens his way with words is thought-provoking and full of wit.
Here are 15 of our favourite quotes taken from his many pieces of work…
The stories surrounding Ross Poldark are now a hit BBC series, popular all over- from Cornwall, UK, to the USA. This popularity may be partly due to the stunning good looks of actor Aidan Turner who plays Ross Poldark but also thanks to Winston Graham’s emotive words.
Here are ten of Winston Graham’s beautiful quotes from his various works of fiction.
A successful commercial pilot before World War II, Antoine de Saint-Exupery wrote in his spare time but his real obsession was flying. One of the pioneers of international postal flight he flew when aircraft had few instruments. In 1935 he brought down his aircraft over the desert in Morocco, surviving the crash he was finally rescued after four days and served as inspiration for The Little Prince. Read More
