Joan Didion said in the documentary, Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold, “I have no idea what turn of a 5-year-old’s mind could have
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How Jimmy Baldwin Wrote His Way Out of Poverty to Become the Beloved, Legendary James
Jimmy Baldwin grew up poor in Harlem, often quarreling with his stepdad. Here’s the story of how Jimmy became the legendary James Baldwin.
Read moreThe Story of How Celeste Ng’s Writing Career Took Off and Why She Wants Others to Join Her
Celeste Ng made it big with her novel Little Fires Everywhere. Now, she’s opening doors for other BIPOC writers. Here is the story.
Read moreA Not-Yet-Famous Poe Once Met Charles Dickens. This Is the Story.
The now-famous Poe, Edgar Allan Poe, once met Charles Dickens. Visit this page to get the true tale of where and how they met.
Read moreWhen Hunter S. Thompson’s Remains Got Blasted Into the Sky
Hunter S. Thompson received after his death a befitting send off for the legendary writer who lived fast and loose. Here is the story.
Read moreMargaret Laurence, a Pioneering Writer Who Pioneered for a New Generation
Margaret Laurence was a Canadian writer who paved the way for a new generation of women authors. Visit this story to learn more.
Read moreCzesław Miłosz Defected His Way to Winning a Nobel Prize
Czesław Miłosz was an unknown writer unwelcome in his native country when he won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Here is his story.
Read moreHenry David Thoreau Tossed Teaching to Live By a Pond and Become an Icon
Henry David Thoreau gave up teaching to live by a pond. He then became an icon who inspires artists still today. Here is his story.
Read moreWhy Are Jane Austen’s Books So Popular in America’s Legal System?
Jane Austen’s books and the author herself are often cited in American legal decisions? Find out what attracts lawyers and judges to Austen.
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