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June 3rd in Literary History

1883

Franz Kafka is born

Explore: The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka, What is it about Kafka's use of irony that makes it so unique?

1926

Allen Ginsberg is born

Explore: Howl, Allen Ginsberg, How does Allen Ginsberg incorporate social issues in his writing? The postwar era was initially a period in which life, at least on the surface, seemed placid. By the end of the 1950s and into the 1960s, several undercurrents that were stirring in the previous decade began emerging into the mainstream discussions of America. These included race issues, the questioning of government, and emerging feminism. Use specific examples in his work to support answer.

1936

Larry McMurtry is born

Explore: By Sorrow's River, Larry McMurtry, Are McMurtry's modern novels as good as his historical western fiction?

1939

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss is born

Explore: Who is Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, and what did she contribute to American literature?