Category: Literature Education

Arthur Miller, best known for his play, The Death of a Salesman, was born today in writing history on October 18, 1915.

Robert Jordan, best known for his series, The Wheel of Time, was born today in writing history on October 17, 1948.

Noah Webster, best known for his book, An American Dictionary of the English Language, was born today in writing history on October 16, 1758.

Mario Puzo, best known for his novel, The Godfather, was born today in writing history on October 15, 1920.

E. E. Cummings, best known for his poetry and unique style, was born today in writing history on October 14, 1894.

Arna Bontemps, best known for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance, was born today in writing history on October 13, 1902.

Ann Petry, best known for her debut novel, The Street, was born today in writing history on October 12, 1908.

Elmore Leonard, best known for his contributions to the Western and crime genres, was born today in writing history on October 11, 1925.

Nora Roberts, best known for her contributions to romantic literature, was born today in writing history on October 10, 1950.

Michael Palmer, best known for his novel Extreme Measures, was born today in writing history on October 9, 1942.