About the Author

Having studied modern languages and recieved a BA from Birkbeck and a Masters Degree from Kings College London, Donald McCrory went on to teach in schools and colleges before being appointed as Head of Modern Languages at the American International University in London in 1984. Previous works include books on European writers, with a focus on biographies, such as Miguel de Cervantes in 2002, as well as publishing works in modern language journals. McCrory has now taken early retirement to focus on writing and on the study of modern languages.