REMEMBERING LITERARY LEGENDS

Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy (June 2 , 1840) : an English novelist and poet , Hardy
is known for his novels like “Tess of the D’Urbervilles’,” “Jude the
obscure,” and “Far from the Madding crowd . His works often explore
themes of fate, love and the human condition.

William Butler Yeats

William Butler Yeats (June 13, 1865): An Irish poet and playwright,
Yeats was a central figure in the Irish literary revival. His mystical
and symbolic poetry, including “The second Coming” continues to
resonate with readers.

Helen Keller
Helen Keller (June 27, 1880): While not primarily known as a literary
figure, Helen Keller was an American author, lecturer, and advocate
for the deaf and blind. Her autobiography, “The Story of My Life,”
remains an inspirational classic.

George Orwell
George Orwell (June 25, 1903): A British novelist, essayist, and
journalist, Orwell is best known for his dystopian novel “Nineteen
Eighty-Four” and the allegorical novella “Animal Farm,” both of
which are critiques of totalitarianism.

Anne Frank
Anne Frank ( June 12 ,1929): Although her life was tragically cut
short during the holocaust, Anne Frank ‘s diary . “ The diary of a
young girl,” remains a poignant and powerful account of her
experiences in hiding during World War

Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie (June 19, 1947): An Indian-born British novelist and
essayist, Rushdie is known for his blending of magical realism with
historical fiction and political commentary. His most famous work,
“Midnight’s Children,” won the Booker Prize in 1981.

Octavia E. Butler
Octavia E. Butler (June 22, 1947): An influential African American
science fiction writer, Butler’s works often explored themes of race,
gender, and power. Some of her notable works include “Kindred” and
the “Parable” series.