The World's "First Author" Photo Source History has been bias. That is a fact everyone knows and understands, so it comes as no surprise when I say the accomplishment of women / women writers have often been erased or diminished. However, facts still remain, and the truth here is that the first author in known … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: ENHEDUANNA
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Writers 2 Remember: Plato
The "founder of the Academy" and one of the "most influential authors in the history of philosophy" Photo Source "The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." - Alfred North Whitehead Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher born during the Classical period. He lived from approximately … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Plato
Writers 2 Remember: Bob Dylan
"A major figure in popular culture during a career spanning more than 60 years." Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 24, 1941. Though his given name was Robert Allen Zimmerman, he legally changed it to Robert Dylan in 1962 to honor poet Dylan Thomas. This beloved folk singer is "hailed as the Shakespeare of … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Bob Dylan
Writers 2 Remember: William Shakespeare
One of "the greatest writers to ever use the English language" William Shakespeare... everyone knows him and yet, little is truly known about the man himself. The world's most famous playwright, having works in various genres from historical to comedy, this poet remains a mystery even now. Even centuries after his death, conspiracy theories thrive. … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: William Shakespeare
Writers 2 Remember: SAPPHO
One of "The Greatest Lyric Poets" Photo Source Not a lot is know about the life of Sappho, or Psappha (in her native language of Aeolic Greek), who's from the island of Lesbos. What is known? This renown and prolific poet lived from approximately c. 630 to c. 570 BC. She was considered one of the … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: SAPPHO
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