Who are some famous authors of historical biographical novels?

Sir Walter Scott is a very well - known author. His works like 'Waverley' are quite famous.

Jane Austen is a very famous author of English historical novels. Her works like 'Sense and Sensibility' and 'Pride and Prejudice' are set in the Georgian and Regency periods in England, showing the social life and the role of women in that era. Another is Sir Walter Scott. He wrote 'Ivanhoe' which is set in medieval England and is known for his detailed descriptions of historical events and settings.

One of the most prominent authors of historical gothic novels is Horace Walpole. His 'The Castle of Otranto' in 1764 laid the foundation for the gothic genre. Ann Radcliffe was also highly influential. Her novels, such as 'The Mysteries of Udolpho', were very popular in the late 18th century. Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights' can also be considered a gothic novel. It has elements like the wild and desolate moors setting, the passionate and tortured characters, and a sense of mystery that are characteristic of gothic literature. These authors have contributed greatly to the development and popularity of historical gothic novels.

Bram Stoker is the most well - known author of a dracula historical novel. His 'Dracula' is a classic in the genre. It introduced the world to the iconic character of Dracula and set the standard for many subsequent works.

Ken Follett is quite famous. His works like 'The Pillars of the Earth' are set in historical times and are very popular. Another one is Hilary Mantel. Her 'Wolf Hall' trilogy is well - known for its in - depth look at the Tudor period.

Art Spiegelman is well - known for his biographical graphic novel 'Maus'. Alison Bechdel is another, with her work 'Fun Home' which is a sort of autobiographical graphic novel. Marjane Satrapi is famous for 'Persepolis', which is a graphic memoir about her life growing up in Iran during a very turbulent time.

Herman Melville is a very famous one for his 'Moby - Dick'. Robert Louis Stevenson is also well - known for 'Treasure Island' and 'Kidnapped'. Jack London, with his 'The Sea - Wolf', is another great author in this genre.

One of the most well - known is Jane Austen, though she was on the cusp of the Victorian era. Her works like 'Pride and Prejudice' are highly regarded. Then there's Charlotte Brontë with 'Jane Eyre'. Another is Elizabeth Gaskell, who wrote 'North and South' which has elements of historical romance set in the Victorian period.

Christopher Marlowe's works sometimes had elements of the Elizabethan historical romance. His plays often had strong characters and complex relationships which were characteristic of the genre. His use of language was also in line with the Elizabethan style, which added to the overall feel of the works that had romantic and historical elements.

Arthur Conan Doyle is very famous for his Sherlock Holmes series which are set in a historical Victorian context. His detailed descriptions of London at that time and Holmes' deductive reasoning are iconic.