Frank Yerby was an American writer from Georgia. His debut novel, The Foxes of Harrow, published in 1946, sold a million copies in its first year
Anna Ella Carroll was a political activist during the Civil War. She wrote many pamphlets in favor of emancipation and advised President Lincoln’s cabinet
Dorothy Parker (22 August, 1893-7 June, 1967) was an American poet, critic and short story writer. She is known for her biting humor and narrative.
Luigi Pulci was as an Italian poet, humorist, and diplomat. He wrote the epic poem Morgante, about a giant who converts to Christianity by Orlando
Sara Teasdale (8 August, 1884 – 29 January, 1933) was an American poet, her poetry collection, Love Songs, won the 1918 Pulitzer Prize
Richard Henry Dana Jr. was a lawyer and politician from Massachusetts. He gained fame with his classic memoir Two Years Before the Mast.
Midge Decter (25 July, 1927-9 May, 2022) was an essayist, activist and social critic who described herself as an “ardent ideologue”.
William Makepeace Thackeray (18 July, 1811-24 December, 1863) was an English writer and illustrator known for his famous novel Vanity Fair
Robert Greene (baptized on July 11, 1558-3 September, 1592) was an Elizabethan dramatist, well known during his lifetime. We don’t know much about him
Nathaniel Hawthorne (4 July, 1804-19 May, 1864), born in Salem, MA was a proloific American novelist and writer of short stories