Literary Facts - June 11
1294: Roger Bacon dies. (Explore: Roger Bacon, In what way does Roger Bacon make a contribution to medieval thought, and...)
1572: Ben Jonson is born. (Explore: The Alchemist, Song: To Celia, Ben Jonson, How might one briefly summarize and analyze Ben Jonson's poem "Song to Celia"?)
1911: Josephine Miles is born. (Explore: Josephine Miles, On Inhabiting an Orange)
1912: Mary Lavin is born. (Explore: Mary Lavin, Happiness, The Widow's Son)
1925: William Styron is born. (Explore: Sophie's Choice, William Styron)
1932: Athol Fugard is born. (Explore: Valley Song, Athol Fugard, To what extent do Athol Fugard's works depict his social vision?)
1947: Allan Gurganus is born. (Explore: Allan Gurganus, He's at the Office, Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All)
1996: Lonne Elder III dies. (Explore: Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Lonne Elder III)
