His novels and romances, though not all of equal worth, are written for the people, brilliant in conception, simple in style.

His later novels, he wrote in the Zulu language.

During his first years in Europe James wrote novels that portrayed Americans living abroad.

The novel is an interior monologue so sparely written that the characters aren't even named.

He began writing, and within a couple of days, had written 50 pages of what would become his second novel, Wonder Boys.

Following he wrote several novels, of which some were adapted for films in the 1920s.

He went on to Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, and at 19, wrote his first novel.

Later on he wrote a few lesser novels, some nice short stories and, finally, poetry.

Critics generally agree that the novels Wharton wrote during the last part of her career fall short of excellence.

She wrote novels on high society and in later life wrote nonfiction about musicians.