Behn, Aphra (1640?-1689)
British writer. The first woman to be a professional writer; that is, to earn her living by her pen, was Aphra Behn. Behn Links

Bierce, Ambrose (1842-1914)
American writer. Ambrose Bierce is well-known for his well-anthologized ghost stories (among them is "An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge"). He's also remembered for his humorous Devil's Dictionary. Bierce Links | Bierce E-texts

Blake, William (1757-1827)
British writer. Blake achieved little fame in his own lifetime, but in the 20th-Century has come to be recognized as a poetic genius. Blake Links

Bradstreet, Anne (1612-1672)
American writer. Find the e-text of several of her poems, along with biographical information and more. Bradstreet Links

Brontë, Anne (1820-1849)
British writer. One of the famous Brontë sisters who is best known for her novel Agnes Grey. Anne Brontë Links

Browning, Robert (1812-1883)
British writer. He is especially noted for perfecting the dramatic monologue (literary composition in which the speaker reveals his or her character), and for being Elizabeth Barrett Browning's better half. Robert Browning Links