2.People used to have many childrens because some of rich barins had 2 or 3 wifes. 3.People used to write letters as they didn't have the internet. 4.People used to wash clothes by hand because they didn't have the washmachines. 5.People used to dance at balls as they didn't have any disco buildings. 6.People used to see very few cars in the streets as just the rich people could buy it. 7.People used to have servants as (придумай сам). 8.People used to light their houses with gas as they didn't have an electricity.
is the best known by - хорошо известен
is the best loved by - очень любим
was so inspired by - был вдохновлен
was sent to school - отправили учиться в школу
novels were written and published - романы были написаны и опубликованы
it was published - он был опубликован
the novels were published - романы были опубликованы
the novels were set in - действие романов происходило в
he was honoured by his contemporaries - его чтили его современники
his books were translated into - его книги были переведены на
his birthplace is visited by tourists - туристы посещают его родину