9 November The literary calendar
On this day in English literature
Discover the writers who share this date, their stories, and where to read them.
Born on this day 06
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Mark Akenside1721 · Newcastle upon Tyne English poet and physician -
William Hayley1745 · Chichester British writer (1745-1820) -
Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell1858 · London British diplomat, poet, and politician (1858-1941) -
Sutton Vane1888 · England British playwright (1888–1963) -
Owen Barfield1898 · London British philosopher -
Roger McGough1937 · Litherland British writer and poet
Thought for the day
A wise parent humours the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and adviser when his absolute rule shall cease.
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Published on this day
- 1995 The Discworld Mapp by Terry Pratchett
Photo credits
- Mark Akenside: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- William Hayley: Henry Howard, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Rennell Rodd, 1st Baron Rennell: Frederick Hollyer (1837-1933), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Sutton Vane: The Theatre Magazine Company, no illustrator credited, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Owen Barfield: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Roger McGough: Serine Ben Brahim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Valentine Ackland: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Gordon Onslow Ford: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized