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Jun 27, 2020

This Day In Writing History - June 25 - Anne Frank

June 25th marks the release of "Diary of Anne Frank". Let's take a moment to remember this story's adversity and historical significance.

This Day in Writing History - May 30 – Gabriel García Márquez

Nate Purdy

Jun 1, 2020

This Day in Writing History - May 30 – Gabriel García Márquez

Gabriel García Márquez's work in "One Hundred Years of Solitude" created a brand new style of writing. Let's take a look at his achievement.

This Day in Writing History - April 10 - The Great Gatsby

Nate Purdy

Apr 10, 2020

This Day in Writing History - April 10 - The Great Gatsby

Let's take a look at F. Scott Fitzgerald's amazing writing prowess in his work "The Great Gatsby", published on April 10th 1925.

This Day in Writing History - January 28 - Pride and Prejudice

Nate Purdy

Jan 28, 2020

This Day in Writing History - January 28 - Pride and Prejudice

On this day in writing history, January 28th, let's revisit the talent and determination of Jane Austen and her work "Pride and Prejudice"

This Day In Writing History - November 11 - James Bond

Nate Purdy

Nov 12, 2019

This Day In Writing History - November 11 - James Bond

Let's take a moment to remember the origins of one of the greatest literary characters of all time. Bond, James Bond.

This Day in Writing History - October 19 - Ray Bradbury

Nate Purdy

Oct 19, 2019

This Day in Writing History - October 19 - Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 was published on this day –October 19th – 1953. Let's revisit this story and Bradbury's other written works.

This Day In Writing History - September 18 - P.G. Wodehouse

Nate Purdy

Sep 18, 2019

This Day In Writing History - September 18 - P.G. Wodehouse

On September 18, 1915, P.G. Wodehouse's short story "Extricating Young Gussie" was published in that day's edition of The Saturday...

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