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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 […]
Betsy Byars (7 August, 1928 – 26 February, 2020) was an children’s books daughter from North Carolina. Her 1971 novel, The Summer of the Swans, won the Newbery Medal. Books by Betsy Byars* 1. Betsy Cromer was born in Charlotte, North Carolina […]
John D. MacDonald (24 July, 1916-28 December, 1986) was an American writer of noir crime novels, most known for his novel The Executioners, later adapted to visual media as Cape Fear. Books by John D. MacDonald* 1. John Dann MacDonald was bornin […]
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 […]
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 […]
Djuna Barnes (12 June, 1892-18 June, 1982) was an Artist, journalist, illustrator and writer who was a fixture in the bohemian circles of New York and Paris. Books by Djuna Barnes* 1. Djuna Barnes was born in a log cabin on Storm […]
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 […]
