Classic Author Focus: Alan Paton

Alan Paton Alan Paton was a South African novelist and poet best known for Cry, The Beloved Country. He was also known as an early and important anti-apartheid activist. I found several mentions but was unable to find the attribution of a phrase applied to him as the man who "pulled up barbed wire fences … Continue reading Classic Author Focus: Alan Paton

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Classic Author Focus: Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Charlotte Perkins Gilman On the one hand, Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an American writer, early feminist, social reformer, and humanist. On the other hand, she was a believer in eugenics, a popular idea at the time but one that is now considered abhorrent. She is best known for her short story, "The Yellow Wallpaper," which … Continue reading Classic Author Focus: Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Classic Author Focus: Astrid Lindgren

Astrid Lindgren Astrid Lindgren was a Swedish writer best known for her Pippi Longstocking books. She was also a playwright and wrote more than 30 books for children. She is the fourth most translated children's literature writer. Many of Lindgren's children's books reflect her memories of growing up in Näs, Sweden. After school, Lindgren took … Continue reading Classic Author Focus: Astrid Lindgren