A Bookish Blog
Eugene O’Neill (16 October, 1888 – 27 November 1953) was a Pulitzer Prize winning American playwright. Books by or about Eugene O’Neill* 1. Eugene Gladstone O’Neill was born in the Barrett House, a hotel located in Longacre Square, NYC. Not long after […]
Ivo Andrić (9 October, 1892 – 13 March, 1975) was a poet, novelist, and Noble Prize winning writer from Yugoslavia. Books by Ivo Andrić* 1. Ivo Andrić was born in Travnik in Austria-Hungary (located today in Bosnia and Herzegovina). He was the […]
Graham Greene (2 October, 1904-3 April, 1991) was an English author, playwright and critic. Books by Graham Greene* 1. Henry Graham Greene was born in Hertfordshire, England. His father, Charles Henry Greene was the house master of the boarding house where he […]
Shel Silverstein (25 September, 1930-10 May, 1999) was an American author, poet, cartoonist, and songwriter. His most acclaimed works were the children books he wrote, such as The Giving Tree. Books by Shel Silverstein* 1. Sheldon Allan Silverstein was born and raid […]
Grey Owl (18 September, 1888-April 3, 1938) was the pseudonym of a Canadian writer, public speaker, and as the name might suggest, an environmentalist. Books by Grey Owl* 1. Archibald Stansfeld Belaney was born into an upper middle-class family in Hastings, England. […]
D. H. Lawrence (11 September, 1885-2 March, 1930) was a divisive English novelist, essayist, painter and critic. Books by D. H. Lawrence* 1. David Herbert Lawrence was born in Eastwood, England to Arthur John and Lydia Lawrence. Arthur was a coal miner, […]
Juliusz Słowacki (4 September, 1809-3 April, 1849) was one of the “Three Bards” of Polish literature, a major figure in the Polish Romantic period. Books by Juliusz Słowacki* 1. Juliusz Słowacki was born in Kremenets, a town which was part of the […]
Jack Kirby (28 August, 1917-6 February, 1994) was, and still is, a legend among the comic book community Even though he’s primarily known as an artist, he was a very prolific writer and visual storyteller. Books by Jack Kirby* 1. Jacob Kurtzberg […]
Emilio Salgari (21 August 1962-25 April, 1911) was an Italian author of swashbuckling adventures, who led a fascinating, yet tragic life. Books by Emilio Salgari* 1.Emilio Salgari was born in Verona, Italy to a family who made a modest living by being […]
Bryce Courtenay (14 August, 1933 – 22 November, 2012) was one of Australia’s bestselling novelist known for his sweeping historical sagas. Books by Bryce Courtenay* 1. Arthur Bryce Courtenay was born in Lebombo Mountains of South Africa. His father, Arthur Ryder was […]
