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The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.

November 8 Literary Facts

Schoolman John Duns Scotus dies

John Milton dies

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Abraham (“Bram”) Stoker is born

Explore: Dracula, Bram Stoker

Margaret Mitchell is born

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Peter Weiss is born

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Ivan Bunin dies

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Edward (Jeffrey Irving) Ardizzone dies