History’s Most Influential Writers

Modern students still study the works of the ancient Greek writer Homer. His two famous epic poems—the Iliad and the Odyssey—became roadmaps for countless other writers who followed him. Toni Morrison wrote about the experiences and struggles of Black Americans. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for her groundbreaking novel, Beloved. Detailed profiles of these and many other notable writers are thoughtfully collected within the guides of this important set. Some biographies are supported by photographs and primary sources. Readers will be fascinated and inspired by the amazing stories of the world's most influential writers.