The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.
January 19 Literary Facts
William Congreve dies
Explore: Love for Love, The Way of the World, William Congreve
Edgar Allan Poe is born
Explore: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, Edgar Allan Poe, Lenore
Nina Bawden is born
Pat Mora is born
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Julian Barnes is born
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Edwidge Danticat is born
Explore: The Farming of Bones, Edwidge Danticat, Brother, I'm Dying
Marya Zaturenska dies
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James Dickey dies
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