Knut Hamsun (4 August, 1859 – 19 February, 1952) was a Norwegian author and a Noble prize winner. Books by Knut Hamsun* 1) Born as Knud Pedersen to a poor family, the author grew up on his uncle’s farm. 2) When he […]
Beatrix Potter (28 July, 1866 – 22 December, 1943) was a British writer and scientist who is known for her children’s books featuring animals. Beatrix Potter, 2012, Olivia Waste – Image from Art Now and Then Books by Beatrix Potter* 1) Born in South […]
Ernest Hemingway (21 July, 1899 – 2 July, 1961) needs no introduction… From the Collection of the United States Postal Service Books by Ernest Hemingway* 1) Born in Oak Park, IL, Mr. Hemingway worked a bit for the Kansas City Star for […]
As a member of Harvard’s all male Porcellian Club he was introduced to, and became a lifelong friend, of future president Teddy Roosevelt
During his life Mr. Heinlein published 59 short stories, 32 novels, and 16 collections. Four of his works became feature films (he wrote one of the screenplays), two TV series, and episodes on a radio series.
Czesław Miłosz (30 June, 1911 – 14 August, 2004) was a poet, writer and translator from Poland. Books by Czesław Miłosz* 1) Originally born under the flag of the Russian Empire, the village of Szetejnie is now part of Lithuania. 2) During World War II, Mr. Miłosz […]
Irvin S. Cobb (23 June, 1876 – 11 March, 1944) was a prolific American humorist, columnist and author.
A recurring theme in her books were the effects of alcoholism on families.
Richard Adams (9 May, 1920 – 24 December, 2016) was a novelist from England who is known for his novel Watership Down. Books by Richard Adams* 1) Mr. Adams studied modern history in Worcester College, Oxford. 2) During World War II he […]
A few days ago I reviewed The Man with the Golden Gun by Ian Fleming. It was not my favorite Bond novel (or film), but reading it was still a lot of fun – and isn’t that what it’s all about? For […]
