Throughout the ages, there have been many literary giants that have graced the world with their wise words and eloquence, changing it forever. The 19th Century in particular was the time of some great novelists. In fact, no less than four of the most famous writers ever to live wrote their most notable works between the years 1800 and 1900. It's about time you delved into the lives of those who wielded the most powerful pens of all, and had a great time while doing so!
To watch the videos, just click with your mouse on any of the photos to learn about that writer. If you want to learn about another, just click on the button on the right upper corner of the video. If you wish to see the video in full size, the full screen button is located on the bottom right of the video player. You can also double-click on your writer of choice to view the video on YouTube. Happy discovering!
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