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Pierre Jean de Béranger (1780-1857), French poet and song writer during the politically turbulent era of early 19th-century France
Pierre Jean de Béranger (1780-1857), French poet and song writer during the politically turbulent era of early 19th-century France

EVB2932647: Pierre Jean de Béranger (1780-1857), French poet and song writer during the politically turbulent era of early 19th-century France / Bridgeman Images

Alfred A. Knopf (1892-1984) American founder of publishing house Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1915. 1935 portrait by Carl Van Vechten
Alfred A. Knopf (1892-1984) American founder of publishing house Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1915. 1935 portrait by Carl Van Vechten

EVB2932649: Alfred A. Knopf (1892-1984) American founder of publishing house Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1915. 1935 portrait by Carl Van Vechten, Vechten, Carl Van (1880-1964) / Bridgeman Images

Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), (1860-1937) having tea with a women friend. Published in
Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), (1860-1937) having tea with a women friend. Published in

EVB2932679: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), (1860-1937) having tea with a women friend. Published in "Allahakbarries," a book Barrie printed for his friends in 1893 / Bridgeman Images

Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950), American author and creator of Tarzan stories, moved to Hollywood in 1919 to collaborate in the production of Tarzan movies
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950), American author and creator of Tarzan stories, moved to Hollywood in 1919 to collaborate in the production of Tarzan movies

EVB2932690: Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950), American author and creator of Tarzan stories, moved to Hollywood in 1919 to collaborate in the production of Tarzan movies / Bridgeman Images

Truman Capote (1924-1984), southern American novelist, 1959 (photo)
Truman Capote (1924-1984), southern American novelist, 1959 (photo)

EVB2932696: Truman Capote (1924-1984), southern American novelist, 1959 (photo), Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

Arthur C. Clarke (born 1917), English writer of both science and science fiction, best known for his short story The Sentinel (1951), on which the film, 2001: A Space Odyssey was based
Arthur C. Clarke (born 1917), English writer of both science and science fiction, best known for his short story The Sentinel (1951), on which the film, 2001: A Space Odyssey was based

EVB2932702: Arthur C. Clarke (born 1917), English writer of both science and science fiction, best known for his short story The Sentinel (1951), on which the film, 2001: A Space Odyssey was based / Bridgeman Images

Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) French novelist and short story writer. 1869
Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) French novelist and short story writer. 1869

EVB2932709: Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) French novelist and short story writer. 1869 / Bridgeman Images

Erle Stanley Gardner, 1889-1970, based over eighty novels on his lawyer-detective character, Perry Mason. c. 1950
Erle Stanley Gardner, 1889-1970, based over eighty novels on his lawyer-detective character, Perry Mason. c. 1950

EVB2932725: Erle Stanley Gardner, 1889-1970, based over eighty novels on his lawyer-detective character, Perry Mason. c. 1950 / Bridgeman Images

H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) English novelist of adventure stories, best known for
H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) English novelist of adventure stories, best known for

EVB2932733: H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) English novelist of adventure stories, best known for "King Solomon's Mines" (1885). c. 1905 / Bridgeman Images

Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), posed with Capt. Joe Russell of Key West, beside a huge hanging marlin they caught off the coast of Florida. c. 1935,
Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), posed with Capt. Joe Russell of Key West, beside a huge hanging marlin they caught off the coast of Florida. c. 1935,

EVB2932736: Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), posed with Capt. Joe Russell of Key West, beside a huge hanging marlin they caught off the coast of Florida. c. 1935, / Bridgeman Images

Fannie Hurst (1889-1968) popular American novelist and playwright. 1920's portrait
Fannie Hurst (1889-1968) popular American novelist and playwright. 1920's portrait

EVB2932740: Fannie Hurst (1889-1968) popular American novelist and playwright. 1920's portrait / Bridgeman Images

Washington Irving (1783-1859), American author of classic short stories “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,” in an 1851 portrait
Washington Irving (1783-1859), American author of classic short stories “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,” in an 1851 portrait

EVB2932742: Washington Irving (1783-1859), American author of classic short stories “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,” in an 1851 portrait / Bridgeman Images

Helen Keller (1880-1968) and her devoted teacher, Anne Sullivan (1866-1936) (on right). Sullivan first taught the deaf and blind Keller in 1886, and was her link with the world until Sullivan's death in 1936
Helen Keller (1880-1968) and her devoted teacher, Anne Sullivan (1866-1936) (on right). Sullivan first taught the deaf and blind Keller in 1886, and was her link with the world until Sullivan's death in 1936

EVB2932745: Helen Keller (1880-1968) and her devoted teacher, Anne Sullivan (1866-1936) (on right). Sullivan first taught the deaf and blind Keller in 1886, and was her link with the world until Sullivan's death in 1936 / Bridgeman Images

Helen Keller (1880-1968) and her devoted teacher, Anne Sullivan (1866-1936) (on right). Sullivan first taught the deaf and blind Keller in 1886, and was her link with the world until Sullivan's death in 1936
Helen Keller (1880-1968) and her devoted teacher, Anne Sullivan (1866-1936) (on right). Sullivan first taught the deaf and blind Keller in 1886, and was her link with the world until Sullivan's death in 1936

EVB2932746: Helen Keller (1880-1968) and her devoted teacher, Anne Sullivan (1866-1936) (on right). Sullivan first taught the deaf and blind Keller in 1886, and was her link with the world until Sullivan's death in 1936 / Bridgeman Images

Ken Kesey (1935-2001) author of
Ken Kesey (1935-2001) author of

EVB2932747: Ken Kesey (1935-2001) author of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1962), made into a film starring Jack Nicholson in 1975 / Bridgeman Images

Andrew Lang (1844-1912), Scottish poet and novelist best known for his collections of fairy tales. He translated Homer and advanced classical studies
Andrew Lang (1844-1912), Scottish poet and novelist best known for his collections of fairy tales. He translated Homer and advanced classical studies

EVB2932748: Andrew Lang (1844-1912), Scottish poet and novelist best known for his collections of fairy tales. He translated Homer and advanced classical studies / Bridgeman Images

Archibald MacLeish (1892-1992), man of letters, diplomat, and Librarian of Congress. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: 1932 for non-fiction; 1952 for poetry; 1958 for drama
Archibald MacLeish (1892-1992), man of letters, diplomat, and Librarian of Congress. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: 1932 for non-fiction; 1952 for poetry; 1958 for drama

EVB2932758: Archibald MacLeish (1892-1992), man of letters, diplomat, and Librarian of Congress. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: 1932 for non-fiction; 1952 for poetry; 1958 for drama / Bridgeman Images

Beryl Markham (1902-1986), British born emigrant to Kenya, learned to fly in the 1920's, earned her living as bush pilot, and eventually gained fame in 1936 for her solo flight from England to Canada. 1936
Beryl Markham (1902-1986), British born emigrant to Kenya, learned to fly in the 1920's, earned her living as bush pilot, and eventually gained fame in 1936 for her solo flight from England to Canada. 1936

EVB2932766: Beryl Markham (1902-1986), British born emigrant to Kenya, learned to fly in the 1920's, earned her living as bush pilot, and eventually gained fame in 1936 for her solo flight from England to Canada. 1936 / Bridgeman Images

John P. Marquand (1893-1960), American novelist, created the character of Mr. Moto, a Japanese espionage agent, portrayed by Peter Lore in the 1930s. c. 1940
John P. Marquand (1893-1960), American novelist, created the character of Mr. Moto, a Japanese espionage agent, portrayed by Peter Lore in the 1930s. c. 1940

EVB2932767: John P. Marquand (1893-1960), American novelist, created the character of Mr. Moto, a Japanese espionage agent, portrayed by Peter Lore in the 1930s. c. 1940 / Bridgeman Images

Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French author who wrote
Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French author who wrote

EVB2932770: Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French author who wrote "Carmen" (1845), about a gypsy girl's tragic romance with a soldier. The story provided the plot to Bizet's classic opera, and the 1954 movie "Carmen Jones." / Bridgeman Images

Jessica Mitford (1917-1996), an Anglo-American, began a successful writing career at mid-life. Her well aimed critiques of American society were influenced by her leftist politics
Jessica Mitford (1917-1996), an Anglo-American, began a successful writing career at mid-life. Her well aimed critiques of American society were influenced by her leftist politics

EVB2932774: Jessica Mitford (1917-1996), an Anglo-American, began a successful writing career at mid-life. Her well aimed critiques of American society were influenced by her leftist politics / Bridgeman Images

Kenneth Patchen (1911-1972) avant guard American poet and visual artist, whose work reacts against common values and materialism
Kenneth Patchen (1911-1972) avant guard American poet and visual artist, whose work reacts against common values and materialism

EVB2932785: Kenneth Patchen (1911-1972) avant guard American poet and visual artist, whose work reacts against common values and materialism / Bridgeman Images

John Steinbeck (1902-1968) American author received the Nobel Prize for Literature for 1962. His best known work,
John Steinbeck (1902-1968) American author received the Nobel Prize for Literature for 1962. His best known work,

EVB2932810: John Steinbeck (1902-1968) American author received the Nobel Prize for Literature for 1962. His best known work, "Grapes of Wrath," was made into a 1940 film starring Henry Fonda. 1966 / Bridgeman Images

Leslie Stephen (1832-1904), prominent 19th century English philosopher and editor
Leslie Stephen (1832-1904), prominent 19th century English philosopher and editor

EVB2932812: Leslie Stephen (1832-1904), prominent 19th century English philosopher and editor / Bridgeman Images

Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) American novelist, set many of his works in the Midwest. 1919
Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) American novelist, set many of his works in the Midwest. 1919

EVB2932815: Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) American novelist, set many of his works in the Midwest. 1919 / Bridgeman Images

James Thurber (1894-1961) American humorist, cartoonist and editor of the New Yorker, with actress Peggy Cass (on left) and author Joan Anderson. 1960
James Thurber (1894-1961) American humorist, cartoonist and editor of the New Yorker, with actress Peggy Cass (on left) and author Joan Anderson. 1960

EVB2932817: James Thurber (1894-1961) American humorist, cartoonist and editor of the New Yorker, with actress Peggy Cass (on left) and author Joan Anderson. 1960 / Bridgeman Images

H.G. Wells, (1866-1946) English master of science fiction, wrote several classics before 1900:
H.G. Wells, (1866-1946) English master of science fiction, wrote several classics before 1900:

EVB2932830: H.G. Wells, (1866-1946) English master of science fiction, wrote several classics before 1900: "The Time Machine," "The War of the Worlds," "The Island of Doctor Moreau," and "The Invisible Man." 1905 / Bridgeman Images

Eudora Welty (1909-2001), American novelist, wrote about small town life in the Mississippi delta. 1962
Eudora Welty (1909-2001), American novelist, wrote about small town life in the Mississippi delta. 1962

EVB2932831: Eudora Welty (1909-2001), American novelist, wrote about small town life in the Mississippi delta. 1962 / Bridgeman Images

William Whyte (1917-1999) American sociologist wrote the
William Whyte (1917-1999) American sociologist wrote the

EVB2932834: William Whyte (1917-1999) American sociologist wrote the "Organization Man" (1956) analyzing the impact of conformist corporate values on American life / Bridgeman Images

Richard Wright (1908-1960), 1957 portrait of the African-American novelist, the year he published
Richard Wright (1908-1960), 1957 portrait of the African-American novelist, the year he published

EVB2932841: Richard Wright (1908-1960), 1957 portrait of the African-American novelist, the year he published "White Man, Listen!" a collection of essays drawn from his public speaking / Bridgeman Images

Relman Morin (1907-1973), Associated Press reporter won two Pulitzer Prizes: 1951 for Korean War coverage; 1958 for Little Rock school crisis. 1958
Relman Morin (1907-1973), Associated Press reporter won two Pulitzer Prizes: 1951 for Korean War coverage; 1958 for Little Rock school crisis. 1958

EVB2932844: Relman Morin (1907-1973), Associated Press reporter won two Pulitzer Prizes: 1951 for Korean War coverage; 1958 for Little Rock school crisis. 1958, Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

James Boswell (1740-1795), author of the LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, one of the greatest English authors of the 18th century
James Boswell (1740-1795), author of the LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, one of the greatest English authors of the 18th century

EVB2932846: James Boswell (1740-1795), author of the LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, one of the greatest English authors of the 18th century / Bridgeman Images

Truman Capote, (1924-1984), southern American writer, 1960 (photo)
Truman Capote, (1924-1984), southern American writer, 1960 (photo)

EVB2932851: Truman Capote, (1924-1984), southern American writer, 1960 (photo), Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

Edna Ferber (1887-1968) American novelist and short story writer had an active career from the 1920's through the 1960's. 1960
Edna Ferber (1887-1968) American novelist and short story writer had an active career from the 1920's through the 1960's. 1960

EVB2932854: Edna Ferber (1887-1968) American novelist and short story writer had an active career from the 1920's through the 1960's. 1960 / Bridgeman Images

Edna Ferber (1887-1968) author of many novels later made into motion pictures including, SHOWBOAT (1926), GIANT (1952), and ICE PALACE (1856)
Edna Ferber (1887-1968) author of many novels later made into motion pictures including, SHOWBOAT (1926), GIANT (1952), and ICE PALACE (1856)

EVB2932856: Edna Ferber (1887-1968) author of many novels later made into motion pictures including, SHOWBOAT (1926), GIANT (1952), and ICE PALACE (1856) / Bridgeman Images

Four musicians performing at the Mountain Musical Festival, Asheville, North Carolina, c.1930s-1940s
Four musicians performing at the Mountain Musical Festival, Asheville, North Carolina, c.1930s-1940s

EVB2931786: Four musicians performing at the Mountain Musical Festival, Asheville, North Carolina, c.1930s-1940s / Bridgeman Images


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