Have you ever wondered who the best selling authors of all time are? This is a … The Five Top Bestselling Authors of All TimeRead more
Literary History
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s Success as an Author
Frances Hodgson Burnett, an English-American author, was best known for her three children’s novels, Little Lord … Frances Hodgson Burnett’s Success as an AuthorRead more
Why Can’t We Say “Macbeth” in a Theater?
Macbeth – the famed “Scottish Play” – is one of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies. More famous … Why Can’t We Say “Macbeth” in a Theater?Read more
Charlotte Brontë: Famed Novelist and Eldest of the Brontë Sisters
Of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood, Charlotte Brontë was the oldest. Her most … Charlotte Brontë: Famed Novelist and Eldest of the Brontë SistersRead more
The Life of Celebrated French Author Victor Hugo
Considered to be one of the greatest French writers, Victor Hugo was a Romantic movement novelist, … The Life of Celebrated French Author Victor HugoRead more
How Louisa May Alcott Went From Poverty to Beloved Author
Louisa May Alcott is known for her famous classic Little Women, published in 1868. She … How Louisa May Alcott Went From Poverty to Beloved AuthorRead more
Who Was Socrates, Really?
We all know Socrates as the classical Greek philosopher who is credited with being one of … Who Was Socrates, Really?Read more
On This Day , November 23rd
1. 1936: First issue of Life Magazine published It was on this date in 1936 that … On This Day , November 23rdRead more
On This Day, November 16th
1. 1973: Nixon signs law authorizing Alaskan oil pipeline President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline … On This Day, November 16thRead more
On This Date, November 14th
1. 1970: Marshall University devastated by plane crash It was on this date in 1970 that … On This Date, November 14thRead more