Richard Ellmann was a renowned literary critic and biographer, best known for his authoritative biographies of:
* James Joyce: This two-volume biography is considered the definitive work on Joyce, earning Ellmann the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award.
* Oscar Wilde: This biography is also highly acclaimed and considered a masterpiece of literary biography.
Ellmann also wrote other works including:
* The Identity of Yeats: This book explores the poet W. B. Yeats's identity and the influences on his work.
* The Uses of Poetry: A collection of essays on poetry and criticism.
* Conversations with Richard Ellmann: A collection of interviews with Ellmann about his life and work.
If you're interested in any of these books or want to learn more about Richard Ellmann, please let me know.