I strongly believe that James L. Swanson is an amazing author who does more than just writing books, he teaches us life lessons. So what effect does James L. Swanson have on our present knowledge of history? He teaches us not to forget the past by increasing our current knowledge, so that we have a better understanding of this world.
“I think a stalwart peasant in sheep-skin coat, born on the soil, whose forefathers have been farmers for ten generations, with a stout wife and half a dozen children, is good quality”-Clifford Sifton. Sir Clifford Sifton born on March 10th,1861 is one of the most accomplished Politian’s of his time, most notable for his assertive promotion of immigration to settle 20th century Canada’s west. Sifton moved to Manitoba in 1875 and Graduated from Victoria College in 1880, and was called to be a member of the Manitoba Bar in 1882. He was elected in 1891 as attorney general under Thomas Greenway.
Born on May 15, 1967, in Washington, D.C., Hillenbrand looked to many activities to fill the extra time in her day. During school she would write short stories to occupy her in school. After school she would have swim practice. While Hillenbrand was at swim practices her swim coach would tell the team stories. This inspired her to write her short stories.
Nicholas Hitchon was raised on a farm in Yorkshire Dales. Nicholas, a seven-year-old boy and his one-year-old baby brother were the only children in the village. He enjoyed living in the countryside regardless of the loneliness which derived from it. He received his early education in a one-room school. At the age of seven years old, he was asked what were his thoughts on girlfriends.
It was the repugnance and disturbing year of 2081,and everybody was told that they were all equal but they were not. Some people had to wear big heavy metal boxes with headphones. Others had to wear mask to cover up their beauty. This devastating thing happens in both the short story and short film “Harrison Bergeron”. Even though these two entertaining pieces are talking about the misunderstood life of Harrison Bergeron they have the same settings and theme, but have different characterization, mood, and dialogue.
She proved them all wrong. Mae Carol Jemison was influenced and inspired by her surroundings at a very young age. Jemison lived in a place where there was discrimination against women. Mae C. Jemison was born on October 17, 1956 in Decatur, Alabama, but later moved to Chicago Illinois, when she was 3 years old.
Shel Silverstein was born September 25,1930 in Chicago,IL. He had many different professions. His professions were poet, author, songwriter, illustrator. He wrote many books and novels. Also, he was awarded for writing his books.
Capote loved the life of the social elite and often found himself creating works off of this class, while being surrounded be it. To begin with, Truman Capote had a tough upbringing with lots of pain and tragedy, but this would pave the way for his unique character and writing style. Capote was born on September 30, 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana. On that day he was born to the name Truman Streckfus Capote, a name that would be later changed.
Cecil Beaton was a photographer that was born in 1904. He was one of the most known Photographer of the 1900s. He was known for his portraits of people. His photos followed his diary entries. He published six diaries in his lifetime and recently more of his material was published.
“Choose your friends with caution; plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith. ”-Thomas S. Monson “Thomas S. Monson is the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints”(thomasmonson.com). He has been the president since early 2008. He has been in that position for over 7 years. His job 's in the past and present have made him the great leader he is today.
First, the early years and middle years of Bessie Coleman. “Born on January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas Bessie Coleman live the life of a true adventurer.” (“Fly, Bessie, Fly Author’s Note”). When Bessie was 9 she was in Waxahachie, Texas and Bessie was singing and pretending to be a bird flying in the cotton fields.
The writer Sandra Cisneros was born on December 20, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. Because of her early life, Cisneros is able to create such compelling characters in her writing. Cisneros, who was Chicago-born, grew up in poverty in a family of seven kids. Cisneros was the only girl, and she often found herself alone. In actuality, her increasing sense of loneliness was a major factor in sparking her interest in writing.
Harrison Bergeron, a story written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr, shows a society where everyone is the same, no one is- or allowed to be, better than anyone else. The story takes place in a futuristic society during 2081. The main two people in this story are Hazel and George Bergeron. George, along with most people, has sacks filled with birdshot, and a handicap radio.
The short story “Harrison Bergeron”, was first published in October 1961 issue of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Some other works Kurt Vonnegut has written are, “Player Piano”, “The Sirens of Titan”, “Mother Night”, and “Cats Cradle” are just a few of the novels Vonnegut has written. Kurt Vonnegut has drawn on facts and incidents in his own life in his writings. Kurt’s short stories range from visions of future societies, that are extensions of modern societies. Many of his writings are ones that are science fiction.
(Title) S.E. Hinton is a tower of literature. She was a very well-known inspirational author during the 1960s, and still is today, she was very talented due to the wonderful novels that she has written. Even though S.E. Hinton was a great author, she was still presented with many challenges, such as people not having faith in her writing abilities because of the fact that she was a female, but she overcame those negative comments to proceed into the path of greatness. S.E. Hinton was the most inspirational female author during the 1960s, because she was passionate about her career, she has won numerous awards for her outstanding novels, and she has set the expectations for what female writers can accomplish.
