Tag: Literature

Geoffrey Chaucer, best known for his work, The Canterbury Tales, died today in writing history on October 25, 1400.

Moss Hart, best known for his screenplay, A Star is Born, was born today in writing history on October 24, 1904.

Michael Crichton, best known for his novels Jurassic Park and Prey, was born today in writing history on October 23, 1942.

Ann Rule, best known for her true crime book The Stranger Beside Me, was born today in writing history on October 22, 1931.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, best known for his poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, was born today in writing history on October 21, 1772.

Arthur Rimbaud, best known for his collection of poetry, Illuminations, was born today in writing history on October 20, 1854.

John le Carré, best known for his novel ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy,’ was born today in writing history on October 19, 1931.

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.