A Bookish Blog
Alice Munro (10, July 1931-13, May 2024) was a Canadian writer and Noble Prize winner. Books by Alice Munro* 1. Alice Ann Munro was born in Wingham, Ontario during the Great Depression. Robert Eric Laidlow, her father, farmed foxes, minks, and later […]
Franz Kafka (3 July, 1883-3 June, 1924) was a Czech writer known for his stories dealing with the absurdities of life and government. Books by Franz Kafka* 1. Franz Kafka was born in the middle class Czech Jewish family in Prague. His […]
Walter Farley (26 June, 1915 – 16 October, 1989) was an American who specialized in writing children books about horses. Books by Walter Farley* 1. Walter Lorimer Farley was born in Syracuse, NY but his family soon moved to New York City. His […]
Elbert Hubbard (19 June, 1856-7 May, 1915) was an eccentric American writer, publisher, artist and founder of East Aurora, NY – an artisan community. Books by Elbert Hubbard* 1. Elbert Hubbard was born in Bloomington, IL. His father, Silas, was a doctor […]
Adam Smith (5 June, 1723-17 July, 1790) was an economist and philosopher from Scotland, known as the “Father of Modern Economics” due to his book, The Wealth of Nations. Books by Adam Smith* 1. Adam Smith was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife on […]
T. H. White (29 May, 1906-17 January, 1964) was an English novelist known for reimagining the legend of King Arthur in his modern classic The Once and Future King. Books by T. H. White* Fun Facts about T. H. White: 1. Terence […]
Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927-April 5, 2014) was an award-winning Author, CIA Agent, and naturalist. Books by Peter Matthiessen* Fun Facts about Peter Matthiessen: 1. Peter Matthiessen was born in New York City to Elizabeth and Erard Matthiessen, Mr. Matthiessen was an […]
Arthur Schnitzler (15 May, 1862 – 21 October, 1931) was one of Austria ‘s most important authors and writers. Books by Arthur Schnitzler* Fun Facts about Arthur Schnitzler: 1. Arthur Schnitzler was bom as a Jewish citizen of the Austrian Empire in […]
Romain Gary (8 May, 1914-2 December, 1980) was a French novelist, pilot, diplomat and yes… he directed movies as well. Books by Romain Gary* Fun Facts about Romain Gary: 1. Roman Leibovich Kacey was born in Vilnius, Lithuania (at the time called […]
Joseph Addison (1 May, 1672-17 June, 1719) was a British politician and writer, founder of The Spectator, a daily magazine featuring essays. Books by Joseph Addison* Fun Facts about Joseph Addison: 1. Joseph Addison was born in Milston, Wiltshire as the eldest […]
