Writers have always had the ability to shift paradigms, define eras and impact a broader society with their craft. From the philosophical musings of Plato, particularly those featuring Socrates ...

Named for another famous ... story writer. The Saturday Evening Post in particular served as a showcase for his short works of fiction, most of which revolved around a new breed of American ...

It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American ... her from being counted among history’s most respected African-American authors. ‘Sister Outsider: Essays ...

C‑SPAN's original series exploring American history through the writers who have shaped the course of this nation. C-SPAN's American Writers: A Journey Through History explores American history ...

It may be the shortest month of the year, but February is still the birth month for many famous authors ... Meg Cabot: February 1 This American writer is perhaps best known for her Princess ...

stories” found throughout American history; something the writer has dubbed “true weird fiction,” or, if you prefer, “the weird cousin of true crime.” Despite the seemingly endless ...

The stories took on a new cast during World War I and the Great Depression. Portraits of American authors, including Alger (top right) Public domain via Wikimedia Commons “Alger was at last ...

Authors and poets of the past have created a colorful collection of works that are still studied today alongside contemporary works. Writing the Nation is designed to continue the preservation of ...

American Writers: A Journey Through History is a series produced and broadcast by C-SPAN in 2001 and 2002 that profiled selected American writers and their times. Each program was a two- to three ...