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James Laughlin 1997 Deaths

James Laughlinpublisher, editor, poet As founder of New Directions, one of the most important and influential publishing companies in the United States, Laughlin published the works of such…

James Mellow 1997 Deaths

James Mellowauthor, critic As literary biographer of the Lost Generation, Mellow chronicled the lives of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein. His works include Charmed…

James Albert Michener Biography

James Albert MichenerAge: 90writer Pulitzer prize-winning author, known for his sweeping historical sagas. A prolific writer and tireless researcher, Michener wrote close to 40 novels, many…

James R. Phelan Biography

James R. Phelanwriter Phelan dedicated his career to investigating and exposing the wheeling and dealing of Howard Hughes. His books include Howard Hughes: The Hidden Years and the…

James Oppenheim: The New God

The New GodJames OppenheimYe morning-glories, ring in the gale your bells, And with dew water the walk's dust for the burden-bearing ants: Ye swinging spears of the larkspur, open your wells…

James Whitcomb Riley: The Rival

The RivalJames Whitcomb RileyI so loved once, when Death came by I hid Away my face, And all my sweetheart's tresses she undid To make my hiding-place.The dread shade passed me thus…

James Oppenheim: The Runner in the Skies

The Runner in the SkiesJames OppenheimWho is the runner in the skies, With her blowing scarf of stars, And our Earth and sun hovering like bees about her blossoming heart? Her feet are on the…

James (Jim) Carroll Biography

writer and punk rockerBorn: August 1, 1949Died: September 11, 2009 (New York, USA) Best Known as: Punk rocker, poet, and author of "The Basketball Diaries…

James Brown 2006 Deaths

James BrownAge: 73 legendary singer, songwriter, and dancer acclaimed as the “Godfather of Soul.” His musical career spanned more than 50 years, with his first hit single, “Please Please…

James Winthrop: Agrippa II

Agrippa IIJames Winthrop27 November 1787by James Winthrop, AgrippaTo the People of Massachusetts.In the Gazette of the 23d instant, I ascertained from the state of other countries and the…