Arthur Rackham was a principal illustrator from England, during the Golden Age of illustrations. He is known for his pen & ink drawing combined with watercolor

Mika Waltari (19 September, 1908-26 August, 1979) was a best-selling novelist, poet, playwright, and script writer from Finland. Books by Mika Waltari* Fun Facts about Mika Waltari: 1. Mika Toimi Waltari was bom in Helsinki to Toimi Waltari, a Lutheran Pastor, and […]

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