Life from Beginning to End: Biographies of American Authors

This book is a comprehensive collection of biographies of some of the most influential American authors of all time. From Edgar Allan Poe to Toni Morrison, these writers have left an indelible mark on American literature and culture.

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Each biography in this book provides a detailed account of the author's life and work. Readers will learn about the authors' childhoods, education, and influences. They will also learn about the authors' writing process, their major works, and their impact on American literature.

This book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone who is interested in American literature. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the lives and work of some of the most important American authors.

Table of Contents

• Edgar Allan Poe
• Nathaniel Hawthorne
• Herman Melville
• Henry David Thoreau
• Walt Whitman
• Mark Twain
• Emily Dickinson
• Henry James
• Edith Wharton
• F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Ernest Hemingway
• William Faulkner
• Toni Morrison

Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 19, 1809. His father left the family when Poe was young, and his mother died when he was three. Poe was raised by his foster parents, John and Frances Allan.

Poe began writing poetry and short stories at a young age. He published his first collection of poems, Tamarlane and Other Poems, in 1827. Poe's writing is often dark and macabre, and he is best known for his tales of horror and the supernatural.

Poe's most famous works include "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Fall of the House of Usher." He also wrote a number of influential essays on literary criticism.

Poe died in Baltimore, Maryland, on October 7, 1849. He was 40 years old. The cause of his death is unknown.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts, on July 4, 1804. He was the son of a sea captain, and he spent his childhood in a small town on the coast of Maine.

Hawthorne began writing in the 1830s. His first novel, Fanshawe, was published in 1828. Hawthorne's writing is often dark and introspective, and he is best known for his novels about Puritan New England.

Hawthorne's most famous works include The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables, and The Blithedale Romance. He also wrote a number of short stories and children's books.

Hawthorne died in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on May 19, 1864. He was 60 years old.

Herman Melville

Herman Melville was born in New York City on August 1, 1819. He was the son of a merchant, and he spent his childhood in a wealthy family.

Melville began writing in the 1840s. His first novel, Typee, was published in 1846. Melville's writing is often dark and pessimistic, and he is best known for his novels about the sea.

Melville's most famous works include Moby-Dick, Billy Budd, and Pierre. He also wrote a number of short stories and poems.

Melville died in New York City on September 28, 1891. He was 72 years old.

Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau was born in Concord, Massachusetts, on July 12, 1817. He was the son of a pencil maker, and he spent his childhood in a small town.

Thoreau began writing in the 1840s. His first book, A Week on the Concord and Merrill Rivers, was published in 1849. Thoreau's writing is often about nature and the environment.

Thoreau's most famous works include Walden, Civil Disobedience, and Cape Cod. He also wrote a number of other books and essays.

Thoreau died in Concord, Mass

Louisa May Alcott: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of American Authors)

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