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Hristo Botev (6 January, 1848-1 June, 1876) was a poet and revolutionary from Bulgaria. To this day his poetry is considered to be a first-rate example of the Bulgarian National Revival. Books by Hristo Botev* Fun Facts about Hristo Botev: 1. Hristo […]
Most Americans only know of Thanksgiving through the lens of pilgrims and harvest feasts, but my personal favorite holiday was largely sculpted and popularized by of American men and women of letters. From Sarah Josepha Hale’s tireless campaigning to the cynical wit […]
Jim Bishop (21 November, 1907 – 26 July, 1987) was a journalist and author from New Jersey. Books by Jim Bishop* Fun Facts about Jim Bishop: Books by Jim Bishop* Zohar — Man of la Book*Amazon links point to an affiliate account […]
Adam Oehlenschläger (14 November ,1779 – 20 January, 1850) was a Danish poet and playwright who advocated for the appreciation and subjectivity (Romanticism) of nature in Danish literature. Books by Adam Oehlenschläger* Fun Facts about Adam Oehlenschläger: 1. Adam Gottlob Oehlenschlägerwas born in […]
John Evelyn (31 October, 1620 – 27 February, 1706) was an English writer, government official and diarist. Books by, or about, John Evelyn Amazon.com* Fun Facts about John Evelyn: 1. John was born in Wotton, Surrey, into a very wealthy family who […]
Denise Levertov (24 October, 1923 – 20 December, 1997) was an award-winning American poet, born in England. By Elsa Dorfman – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28203067Books by Denise Levertov* Fun Facts about Denise Levertov: 1. Priscilla Denise Levertov was born in […]
Jupiter Hammon (17 October, 1711 – c. 1806) was a founder of African-American literature, publishing poetry and prose while working as a preacher and clerk on Long Island, NY. Books by or about Jupiter Hammon* Fun Facts about Jupiter Hammon: Books by […]
Jill Ker Conway (9 October, 1934-1 June, 2018) was a schlar, educator, and author from Australia. She was especially renowned for the biographies and memoirs she wrote. Books by Jill Ker Conway* Fun Facts about Jill Ker Conway: 1. Jill Ker was […]
Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke (3 October, 1554-30 September, 1628) was an English poet, dramatist, and politician who lived in the Elizabethan era. Books by Fulke Greville* Fun Facts about Fulke Greville, 1st Beron Brooke: 1. Fulke Greville was born in Alcester, […]
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (26 September, – 1820-29 July, 1891) was a writer, social reformer and educator from India. Books by, or about, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar* Fun Facts about Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: 1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born at Birsingha village in Paschim […]
