Known for classics such as Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut emerged as a popular novelist during the 1960’s. His … The Life of Kurt VonnegutRead more
Literary History
Emily Brontë: A One Hit Wonder
Some may consider Emily Brontë a one hit wonder in the literary world. Besides one book … Emily Brontë: A One Hit WonderRead more
The Master of Suspense: The Hollywood Years
Recently we did a post on the beginning of Hitchcock’s film career, today let’s take a … The Master of Suspense: The Hollywood YearsRead more
Jack Kerouac: The Voice of a Generation
Known for his influential work during the beat generation Jack Kerouac is considered one the greats … Jack Kerouac: The Voice of a GenerationRead more
The Life of Beloved Fairy Tale Author Hans Christian Andersen
Though best known for his beloved fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen was Danish playwright, poet, novelist, … The Life of Beloved Fairy Tale Author Hans Christian AndersenRead more
Author and Advocate for Native Americans, Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Maria Hunt Jackson was an American writer and activist. She advocated to improve the treatment … Author and Advocate for Native Americans, Helen Hunt JacksonRead more
Emily Brontë, the author of the famed Wuthering Heights
English poet and novelist Emily Jane Brontë is known for her novel, Wuthering Heights, which was … Emily Brontë, the author of the famed Wuthering HeightsRead more
Author of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne, American novelist, is best known for his novel The Scarlet Letter. Most of his … Author of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel HawthorneRead more
The First Female Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton
American novelist Edith Wharton was the first female to win a Pulitzer Prize for her novel … The First Female Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, Edith WhartonRead more
Author and Early Feminist, Mary Wollstonecraft
Writer, philosopher, and women’s rights advocate, Mary Wollstonecraft wrote many novels and treatises along with a … Author and Early Feminist, Mary WollstonecraftRead more