In Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson, one of the towering figures of English literature is revealed with unparalleled immediacy and originality, in a biography to which we owe much of our knowledge of the man himself.
Helen Adams Keller (J – June 1, ) was an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer. Born in West Tuscumbia, Alabama, she lost her sight and her hearing after a bout of illness when she was 19 months old.
Her poetry appeared in anthologies such as Beatrice Murphy’s Negro Voices () and Ebony Rhythm (). Much of Coleman’s writing focused on the Southwest. In “The Little Grey House,” Coleman describes the availability of home ownership for southwestern African Americans.
HISTORY OF THE RIZAL LAW Senate Bill 438 (known as the Rizal Bill), authored by Senator Claro M. Recto is considered as one of the most controversial bills in the Philippines. Recto’s original bill made it obligatory for college and university students to study the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal.
Early Life. Addams, known prominently for her work as a social reformer, pacifist and feminist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was born Laura Jane Addams on September 6.
Tired, Brausen seeks emotional escape from his all too lonely "brief life". This is a reprint translation of a super 1950 tale that remains relevant even more so today than when the late great Uruguayan author Juan Carlos Onetti wrote it.
Mikhalkov's first children's poem, Three Citizens (Tri Grazhdanina), appeared in the journal Pioneer in This was followed with more works for children-- The Happy Hiker (Veselii Turist), Stubborn Foma (Upryamii Foma), Me and My Friend (My s Priyatelem), Uncle Stepa (Dyadya Stepa), etc--which eventually appeared in his first.
A biography of the elusive and influential thriller writer, based on her diaries, letters, and interviews. Explore her literary roots, personal relationships, and contradictions in this ebook by Andrew Wilson.
Winner of the Whitbread First Book Prize in 1974, this haunting biography achieved wide critical acclaim. Writing in the "New Statesman", J. H. Plumb called it, 'Wide, penetrating, sympathetic. There is no better book on Mary Wollstonecraft, nor is there likely to be'. 384 pages, Paperback. First published January 1, 1974.
Langston Hughes was a defining figure of the s Harlem Renaissance as an influential poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, political commentator and social activist.
Whether you’re capturing the life story of a famous person, a family member, or even yourself, creating a compelling biography involves a mix of thorough research, narrative skill, and a personal touch. So, how exactly do you write a successful biography?.
Although he sold only one painting during his lifetime, Van Gogh is now one of the most popular artists of all time. His canvases with densely laden, visible brushstrokes rendered in a bright, opulent palette emphasize Van Gogh's personal expression brought to life in paint.
Her cousin, Jeny Nikolova, is a model in Canada. Nina moved to Canada at age two and lived in Toronto, Ontario until During the filming of The Vampire Diaries (), she lived in Atlanta, Georgia. Nina dated American actor Ian Somerhalder for three years.
Herodotus was called the "Father of History" by Cicero. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] He wrote about the ancient empires of Babylon, Egypt, and Persia, and about the Ancient Greeks. During his life, Herodotus probably told his stories in front of large numbers of people in Greek cities.