Literary Facts - May 17
1799: Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais dies. (Explore: The Marriage of Figaro, The Barber of Seville, Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais)
1873: Henri Barbusse is born. (Explore: Under Fire, Henri Barbusse)
1905: John Patrick is born. (Explore: The Teahouse of the August Moon, The Hasty Heart, John Patrick)
1985: Abe Burrows dies. (Explore: Who was Abe Burrows?)
