Robert E. Sherwood was a great American playwright, but also was a well known editor and critic. Sherwood’s works were based on human issues that he discovered to be problems with society both in social and personal settings. After he had so much success with some plays such as Abe Lincoln in Illinois he even had the unique privilege to work as a speechwriter with President Franklin Roosevelt (Johnston). Sherwood’s work help put things in perspective to a lot of people and it helped him because the things he wrote about were things that he thought were the real issues when he was growing up and as he lived his life. Robert E. Sherwood is an author of unique experiences and ideas that come to life in his writing and ultimately helped him be …show more content…
He was the son of an accomplished investment broker by the name of Arthur Sherwood, and his mother Rosina Emmet Sherwood who was an artistic woman. Sherwood was born into a family with generations of artists and authors. His grandmother named Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood was the author of over twenty books and wrote many articles. By the age of seven he was already following in his ancestor 's footsteps and edited a children’s magazine called “Children’s Life”. At the age of ten he had finished his first play called Tom Ruggles’ Surprise (“Robert E.”). Sherwood grew up in a fortunate family, and lived on a three hundred acre estate in New York. As he grew up and matured he eventually moved to Massachusetts to attend Milton Academy in preparation to go to Harvard University (Johnston). Though Sherwood was intelligent he was not fond of going to school and was known for a few rule breaking offenses such as setting a school room on fire and then putting it out just so he could get praise from people at the school, he later admitted to setting the fire so he could “set the record …show more content…
After a few years, Sherwood and two other co-workers left to go to Life magazine. And soon he became the editor of Life. He made a lot of money as an editor but was also in a lot of debt and was forced to turn to writing plays so he could have money. And in 1926 he wrote his first professional play called The Road to Rome and in early 1927 was performed for three hundred and ninety-two shows in New York at The Playhouse. He then wrote his second play Abe Lincoln in Illinois this play was his longest performed show in the New York theaters. With the success of these play’s it helped Sherwood’s financial troubles. Sherwood continued to write and soon he finished another play called The Love Nest it was performed for only twenty- five shows and was a big disappointment to Sherwood. After a poor play Sherwood did not quite and wrote another play called The Queen’s Husband and once again it was not as successful as his first play’s, and was performed for one hundred and twenty-five shows. Sherwood still though continued to write plays some successful, but others were criticised for being repetitive to Sherwood’s earlier plays (Johnston). Sherwood was awarded however for his successful plays. Sherwood won four Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Biography and Autobiography. He also won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1946 and also
Robert E Lee is very quick and smart. He knows how to improve the quality of troops and to nullify the Union’s advantage. Lee is willing to make bold and risky moves, and does not let his defeats hinder his performance. General Lee has great relations with his soldiers, and uses his engineering experience to his advantage.
Robert Remini inaugurates his novel by accentuating Andrew Jackson 's greatest accomplishments and the impact left on America. Jackson shaped America as a major- general of the Tennessee militia who was victorious against the Creek Nation in the
The first chapter of this book is simply an introduction. It gives an overview of each chapter and helps the reader prepare for what to expect. Throughout the entire book, Thomas J. DiLorenzo explores the Lincoln presidency and his traits and accomplishments that are popular to the world. He reveals the truths behind these common myths that have been researched by many over the years. Chapter two expresses the uncertainties about how Lincoln truly felt about racial equality. Lincoln is often referred to as the “Great Emanc...
Bain, Robert, Joseph M. Flora, and Louis D. Rubin, Jr., eds. Southern Writers: A Biographical Dictionary. Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University Press, 1979.
The author Robert Penn Warren was a very famous author. His life was full of many achievements that helped him become recognized. He even won the Pulitzer Prize for this book All The King’s Men. Warren was inspired to write this book because when he was younger he lived in the state of Louisiana and around this time Huey P. Long was already an established politician. Warren started out writing poetry but then turned to writing novels. His works are loved and cherished by many and even used in today’s schools. It is safe to say that Robert Penn Warren was one of America’s most brilliant writers.
Richard Wright, hero to the black American, was one of the first men to fight for equality among blacks and whites. In his writings, Richard expresses to white people what kind of hardships all young negroes go through and how this lifestyle affect their behavior. For it is our surroundings that often influence the way we react depending on the situation. After Wrights death may other novelists and authors were inspired by him and continued the fight for equality, among them James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, Ann Petry, and Chester Himes. Although the final chapters of his life closed many years ago, Richard's hopes and dreams today remain an open book.
Stephen Crane was one of America’s most influential nineteenth century writers of realism. He was credited for being a novelist, short-story-writer, poet, and journalist. He was born on November 1, 1871, in Newark, New Jersey, as Stephen Townley Crane. Stephen was the youngest sibling of fourteen children (“Stephen Crane Biography”). His writing inspiration came from his family. His mother dedicated her life to social concerns, while his father was a Methodist minister. Two of Crane’s brothers were journalists so it was destined for Stephen Crane to become a writer. His passion came from his parents and the insights from his family life. He attended preparatory school at Claverack College, where he developed a better concept of the Civil War. He attended at Lafayette College and Syracuse University for less than two years. He quit college to become a full-time writer. His first work was Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. In his novel, he used firsthand experiences of poverty. The realism in this novel shows his readers what a realistic writer he was to become later (“Stephen Crane”).
For some the man Robert E. Lee is an almost god like figure. For others he is a paradox. Robert E. Lee was born on January 19, 1807 at Stratford, Virginia. Robert was the fourth child of a Revolutionary War hero Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee and Ann Hill Carter Lee. Young Robert, the son, was raised mostly by his mother. From her he learned patience, control, and discipline. As a young man he was exposed to Christianity and accepted its faith. In contrast to the strong example of his mother Robert saw his father go from failed enterprise to failed enterprise. In part the young Robert was led to try harder and succeed.
“Lee, Harper 1926-.” Concise Major 21 Century Writers. Ed. Tracey L. Matthews. Vol. 3. Detroit: Gale, 2006. 2136-2140. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 15 Feb. 2011.
Poet, journalist, essayist, and novelist Richard Wright developed from an uneducated Southerner to one of the most cosmopolitan, politically active writers in American literature. In many of Richard Wright's works, he exemplifies his own life and proves to “white” America that African American literature should be taken seriously. Before Wright, “white” America failed to acknowledge the role African American writing played in shaping American culture. It was shocking in itself that an African American could write at all. Thus, Richard Wright is well known as the father of African American literature mainly because of his ability to challenge the literary stereotypes given to African Americans.
In the article, "Chiefly about War Matters," Hawthorne utilizes conspicuous imagery as well as an awe-struck tone to accentuate the fact that while Abraham Lincoln may have been physically unattractive, his strength of character made up for all of his superficial shortcomings due to the fact that he was intelligent and exceptionally insightful. Through his usage of illustrative imagery and a mystified tone, Hawthorne is able to emphasize the fact that Lincoln, re...
Miller follows Lincoln 's life specifically, for its ethical meanings. He demonstrates how Lincoln built up his own particular perspectives and convictions at an early stage, paying little respect to contrast with family and companions. We see Lincoln 's taught knowledge and how he uses his intellectual brain. “Lincoln developed a confidence in his own powers of understanding and judgment that would be a key to all his accomplishments. Lincoln had a moral self-confidence as well.” (Miller)
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by the pseudonym Mark Twain, has been central to American literature for over a century. His seemingly effortless diction accurately exemplified America’s southern culture. From his early experiences in journalism to his most famous fictional works, Twain has remained relevant to American writing as well as pop culture. His iconic works are timeless and have given inspiration the youth of America for decades. He distanced himself from formal writing and became one of the most celebrated humorists. Mark Twain’s use of the common vernacular set him apart from authors of his era giving his readers a sense of familiarity and emotional connection to his characters and himself.
Hugh Wheeler was born on March 19, 1912 to parents, Harold, who was a civil servant in the Office of the Public Trustee and Florence Wheeler, whose parents were in truck manufacturing. He was born in Northwood, Middlesex, England, (Obituary) and lived there until he was 22 years old. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of London in 1932 (Gale). After receiving his degree, he decided to move to the United States and pursue his love of writing. He served in the American armed forces in World War II. He also became a naturalized American citizen in 1942. He remained in the United States until his death in 1987 (Obituary). There are few details of Wheeler’s personal life except that he never married and lived privately (Document). He was well respected in the literary world, in which he accumulated a variety of awards.
When a writer starts his work, most often than not, they think of ways they can catch their reader’s attention, but more importantly, how to awake emotions within them. They want to stand out from the rest and to do so, they must swim against the social trend that marks a specific society. That will make them significant; the way they write, how they make a reader feel, the specific way they write, and the devotion they have for their work. Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgard Allan Poe influenced significantly the American literary canon with their styles, themes, and forms, making them three important writers in America.