One great American novelist once said that life cannot defeat a writer who has a passion for writing. Wisconsin is one place that has brought up amazing writers that have had great impacts on the lives of their readers. Jim Higgins, an author decided to come up with a list of some of the most remarkable Wisconsin authors in his book: Wisconsin Literary Luminaries: From Laura Ingalls Wilder to Ayad Akhtar. In this article, we take a look at some of the cheap essay authors with ties from Wisconsin.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura is a Wisconsin author that Higgins believes is an inspiration for late-blooming writers. Born in 1867, her first book was published when she was 65 years old. Her life together with that of her family was documented in the Little House on the Prairie books and television series. She first wrote an autobiography which did not get published. She then went ahead and wrote, Little House in the Big Woods which was based on her early childhood in Pepin, Wisconsin.
In 2007, the book was ranked among the top 100 books for children while in 2012, it was ranked 19th on best children’s novel by School Library Journal. According to Higgins, the book shows what people think about Wisconsin. He also suggests reading Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography Which highlights the differences between her real life and the story told in Little House in the Big Woods.
Aldo Leopold
Born in 1887, Aldo Leopold was an author, ecologist, conservationist, and environmentalist who is best known for his book A Sand County Almanac. The book was published in 1949, a year after his death and has sold more than two million copies.
In his collection of essays, it is evident that he had a strong interest in the natural world and the human interactions with it. He emphasized wildlife preservation and was influential in the development of environmental ethics.
Lorine Niedecker
Born in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin, Lorine lived most of her life outdoors. She grew up on the Black Hawk Island near Fort Atkinson. Unlike other poets, Lorine published irregularly since she spent most of her time caring for her ailing parents and making a living.
Despite that, she continued writing poems that engaged directly with her rural surrounding. Her collected works were published in her book, New Goose (1946). Her other works include My Friend Tree and My Life By Water.
Ayad Akhtar
Ayad was born in 1970 in Staten Island, New York City and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Brookfield Central High School where he was introduced to European Modernism by a teacher. This is what sparked his interest in writing. He is commonly known for his play, Disgraced which received the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
In 2012, Ayad published his first book, American Dervish, which tells the story of a Pakistan boy growing up in Milwaukee. His focus was on the Muslim-American experience and also on capitalism.
Thornton Wilder
Thornton Wilder is one of the most renowned Wisconsin authors. His father, Amos P. Wilder was one time the owner and editor of the Wisconsin State Journal. Thornton was born in Madison where the family lived until 1905. His father then became the American Consul General to Hong Kong and Wilder spent most of his childhood in China.
Wilder has written numerous novels including The Eighth Day which won the National Book Award for Fiction (1967). He has also won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927).
Conclusion
Above is a list of some of the authors from Wisconsin who have a spectrum of literacy talents and essay writing skills. Most of them are novelists, playwrights, journalists, poets, historians and many more. The work of these authors has been influenced by their experiences and life in Wisconsin.