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(1848-1908) Southern writer who wrote children's stories inspired by African-American folklore.

Joel Chandler Harris

(1848-1908) Southern writer who wrote children's stories inspired by African-American folklore.

(1848-1908) American author, best known as "Uncle Remus," who wrote the famous stories of "Brer Rabbit."

Joel Chandler Harris

(1848-1908) American author, best known as "Uncle Remus," who wrote the famous stories of "Brer Rabbit."

(1836-1902) Writer whose poems and short stories on western themes helped launch the local color movement.

Bret Harte

(1836-1902) Writer whose poems and short stories on western themes helped launch the local color movement.

Harte was a poet, famous for <em>Overland Monthly, Dickens in Camp</em> and <em>The Luck of Roaring Camp</em>.

Francis Bret Harte

Harte was a poet, famous for Overland Monthly, Dickens in Camp and The Luck of Roaring…

(1804-1864) Early American writer who wrote the Classic novel "The Scarlet Letter

Nathaniel Hawthorne

(1804-1864) Early American writer who wrote the Classic novel "The Scarlet Letter

(1804-1864) American author

Nathaniel Hawthorne

(1804-1864) American author

(1838-1905) Journalist, historian, poet laureate and paved the way for the building of the Panama Canal.

John Hay

(1838-1905) Journalist, historian, poet laureate and paved the way for the building of the Panama Canal.

John Milton Hay (October 8, 1838 - July 1, 1905) was an American statesman, diplomat, author, journalist, and private secretary and assistant to Abraham Lincoln.

John Milton Hay

John Milton Hay (October 8, 1838 - July 1, 1905) was an American statesman, diplomat, author, journalist,…

(c. 484-424 B.C.) Ancient Greek writer and historian.

Herodotus

(c. 484-424 B.C.) Ancient Greek writer and historian.

(c. 484-424 B.C.) Ancient Greek writer and historian.

Herodotus

(c. 484-424 B.C.) Ancient Greek writer and historian.

"The first writer who deserves the name of a historian is Herodotus, hence called the Father of History. Herodotus was born in the Dorian colony of Halicarnassus in Caria, in the year 484 B.C., and accordingly about the time of the Persian expeditions to Greece." &mdash; Smith, 1882

Bust of Herodotus

"The first writer who deserves the name of a historian is Herodotus, hence called the Father of History.…

(1823-1900) American author who was a commander of the first regiment of former slaves during the Civil War

Thomas W. Higginson

(1823-1900) American author who was a commander of the first regiment of former slaves during the Civil…

Thomas Wentworth Higginson (December 22, 1823 - May 9, 1911) was an American minister, author, abolitionist, and soldier.

Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Thomas Wentworth Higginson (December 22, 1823 - May 9, 1911) was an American minister, author, abolitionist,…

(1809-1894) American writer that wrote the popular poem Old Ironside

Oliver W. Holmes

(1809-1894) American writer that wrote the popular poem Old Ironside

Famous writer and poet, best known for <em>Old Ironsides</em> and <em>The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table.</em>

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Famous writer and poet, best known for Old Ironsides and The Autocrat of the Breakfast…

(c. 850 B.C.) Ancient Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey

Homer

(c. 850 B.C.) Ancient Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey

An ancient greek epic poet, believed to have written The Illiad and The Odyssey.

Homer

An ancient greek epic poet, believed to have written The Illiad and The Odyssey.

Poet and humorist

Thomas Hood

Poet and humorist

Richard Hooker (March 1554 &ndash; 3 November 1600) was an Anglican priest and an influential theologian. Hooker's emphases on reason, tolerance and inclusiveness considerably influenced the development of Anglicanism. He was the co-founder (with Thomas Cranmer and Matthew Parker) of Anglican theological thought.

Richard Hooker

Richard Hooker (March 1554 – 3 November 1600) was an Anglican priest and an influential theologian.…

(c. 65 B.C.) The last of the great Latin poets whose great works include <I>Secular Songs</I><I> The Satires</I> and the <I>Art of Poetry</I>

Horace

(c. 65 B.C.) The last of the great Latin poets whose great works include Secular Songs The Satires and…

An American abolitionist, social activist and poet.

Julia Ward Howe

An American abolitionist, social activist and poet.

Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 - October 17, 1910) was a prominent American abolitionist, social activist, and poet most famous as the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."

Julia Ward Howe

Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 - October 17, 1910) was a prominent American abolitionist, social activist,…

(1819-1910 ) Writer of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Howe was also an advocate of woman's suffrage and founder of the New England Woman's Club.

Julia Ward Howe

(1819-1910 ) Writer of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Howe was also an advocate of woman's suffrage…

Julia was an abolitionist and poet. She is famous for the <em>Battle Hymn of the Republic</em> and for proclaiming Mother's Day in 1870. Mrs. Howe also focused her energy on women's suffrage.

Julia Ward Howe

Julia was an abolitionist and poet. She is famous for the Battle Hymn of the Republic and for…

American realist author and literary critic. He is famous for <em>The Wedding Journey, A Modern Instance, The Rise of Silas Lapham, Annie Kilburn</em> and <em>A Hazard of New Fortunes</em>.

William Dean Howells

American realist author and literary critic. He is famous for The Wedding Journey, A Modern Instance,…

William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 - May 11, 1920) was an American realist author and literary critic.

William Dean Howells

William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 - May 11, 1920) was an American realist author and literary critic.

(1837-1920) Writer who wrote <I>The Rise of Silas Lapham</I> and<I>A Hazard of New Fortunes</I>

William D. Howells

(1837-1920) Writer who wrote The Rise of Silas Lapham andA Hazard of New Fortunes

French poet and novelist.

Victor Hugo

French poet and novelist.

(1828-1906) Norwegian dramatist most famous for writing A Doll's House.

Henrik Ibsen

(1828-1906) Norwegian dramatist most famous for writing A Doll's House.

(1783-1859) American writer who wrote a collection of children's stories that included <I>Rip van Winkle</I> and<I>The Legend of Sleepy Hollow</I>

Washington Irving

(1783-1859) American writer who wrote a collection of children's stories that included Rip van Winkle…

(1783-1859) American author

Washington Irving

(1783-1859) American author

"This distinguished American author was born in the city of New York, April 3, 1783." &mdash;The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888

Washington Irving

"This distinguished American author was born in the city of New York, April 3, 1783." —The Popular…

(1828-1906) Norwegian playwright who was one of the four great ones of the 19th century Norwegian literature

Henrik Isben

(1828-1906) Norwegian playwright who was one of the four great ones of the 19th century Norwegian literature

(1843-1916) American author that wrote many short stories and novels such as The Two Magics and Daisy Miller

Henry James, Jr.

(1843-1916) American author that wrote many short stories and novels such as The Two Magics and Daisy…

(1899-1981) Preacher and writer that wrote Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.

Reverend David Jones

(1899-1981) Preacher and writer that wrote Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.

(1573-1637) English dramatist, friend of Shakespeare, best known for Epicoene (or the Silent Woman) and Drink to me only with Thine Eyes.

Ben Jonson

(1573-1637) English dramatist, friend of Shakespeare, best known for Epicoene (or the Silent Woman)…

American educator, professor of botany and biology, writer, and advocate for peace.

David Starr Jordan

American educator, professor of botany and biology, writer, and advocate for peace.

(1483-1552) Historian, author, and bishop of Nocera.

Paulus Jovius

(1483-1552) Historian, author, and bishop of Nocera.

One of the principal poets in the English Romantic movement.

John Keats

One of the principal poets in the English Romantic movement.

(1795-1821) "English poet of the Romantic period." -Foster, 1921

John Keats

(1795-1821) "English poet of the Romantic period." -Foster, 1921

John Keble (25 April 1792 &ndash; 29 March 1866) was an English churchman, one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement, and gave his name to Keble College, Oxford. He wrote 'The Christian Year', which appeared in 1827, and met with an almost unparalleled acceptance. In 1833 his famous sermon on "national apostasy" gave the first impulse to the Oxford Movement, also known as the Tractarian movement.

Reverend John Keble

John Keble (25 April 1792 – 29 March 1866) was an English churchman, one of the leaders of the…

Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 &ndash; January 11, 1843) was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet, from Georgetown, who wrote the words to the United States' national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".

Francis Scott Key

Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 – January 11, 1843) was an American lawyer, author, and amateur…

A famous writer.

Charles Kingsley

A famous writer.

A famous writer.

Rudyard Kipling

A famous writer.

A British author and poet, born in India. He is best known for the children's story <em>The Jungle Book</em>.

Rudyard Kipling

A British author and poet, born in India. He is best known for the children's story The Jungle Book.

Famous English essayist, known for <em>Essays of Elia</em>.

Charles Lamb

Famous English essayist, known for Essays of Elia.

(1842-1881) American poet and critic

Sidney Lanier

(1842-1881) American poet and critic

(1452-1519) Famous Italian polymath who was a successful scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician, and writer.

Leonardo Da Vinci

(1452-1519) Famous Italian polymath who was a successful scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor,…

Dr. Francis Lieber (March 18, 1800 – October 2, 1872) was a German-American jurist and political philosopher. He is most widely known as the author of the Lieber Code during the American Civil War.

Francis Lieber

Dr. Francis Lieber (March 18, 1800 – October 2, 1872) was a German-American jurist and political philosopher.…

(59 B.C.- A.D.17) Roman historian who wrote 142 books regarding the entire history of Rome. This work is the foundation of historical writings.

Livy

(59 B.C.- A.D.17) Roman historian who wrote 142 books regarding the entire history of Rome. This work…

(1850- ) American statesman and author

Henry Cabot Lodge

(1850- ) American statesman and author

An American poet who wrote many poems that are still famous today, including <em>The Song of Hiawatha, Paul Revere's Ride</em> and <em>Evangelina.</em>

Henry Longfellow

An American poet who wrote many poems that are still famous today, including The Song of Hiawatha,…

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 &ndash; March 24, 1882) was an American educator and poet whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and "Evangeline". He was also the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy and was one of the five members of the group known as the Fireside Poets.

Henry W. Longfellow

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American educator and poet…

(1807-1882) American poet

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

(1807-1882) American poet

(1807-1882) American poet

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

(1807-1882) American poet

"The subject of this sketch was the most popular of American poets." &mdash;The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"The subject of this sketch was the most popular of American poets." —The Popular Cyclopedia,…

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American educator and poet whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", <em>The Song of Hiawatha</em>, and "Evangeline". He was also the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's <em>The Divine Comedy</em> and was one of the five members of the group known as the Fireside Poets.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American educator and poet…

A United States Romantic poet, critic, satirist, writer, diplomat, and abolitionist.

James Lowell

A United States Romantic poet, critic, satirist, writer, diplomat, and abolitionist.

(1819-1891) Poet

James Russel Lowell

(1819-1891) Poet

"Mr. Lowell is descended from an English family who settled in New England in the year 1639." &mdash;The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888

James Russel Lowell

"Mr. Lowell is descended from an English family who settled in New England in the year 1639." —The…