Sample of authors
Keeler, Harry Stephen
The American author Harry Stephen Keeler was one of a kind. He wrote some seventy novels that are a blend of crime fiction, science fiction and fantasy. They have been described as surreal and absurd, and some even as unreadable. He made up his own vocabulary and dialects, and he completely disregarded logical plotlines.
Keeler published nothing in English towards the end of his life, but a...
Literary figures
Henry Wilson
Gender: Male
Stubborn, skilful and respected Scotland Yard superintendent, the main character in a long series of novels and short stories by the couple G.D.H. and Margaret Cole. Henry Wilson is ordinary, with no special features. He is a bachelor – married to his work. On one occasion, he exposes corrupt politicians, and must leave the police force to work as a private detective, but after a while is back i...