Famous People Chapters

People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people

Samuel Clemens, writing as Mark Twain, began to earn a significant income. He didn't always invest his funds very wisely, leading him and his family t...

After hearing a tale in a tavern, Samuel Clemens is invited to submit a story for a new book. He submits the story, which arrives too late for publish...

Scrooge can hardly believe that Marley's ghost, carrying its heavy chains, pays him a visit. His old, now-dead partner, has some warnings to deliver.

Barrie marries Mary Ansell, an actress; he writes the autobiographical novel, Tommy and Grizel, about their failed relationship.

Mary is convicted in a trial without access to lawyer or notes, then Elizabeth signs a death warrant.

With little warning, Mary prepares for her execution with dignity.

Without a lawyer, Mary appears guilty of plotting against Elizabeth by not saying anything about the plan to "dispatch" Elizabeth.

Read a poem about the life of Mary Karen Read, a 19 year-old freshman in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Abraham Marries

Read a poem about the life of Matthew Gwaltney, a 24 year-old second year Masters student in Environmental Engineering.

Read a poem about the life of Matt La Porte, a 20 year-old freshman in Political Science.

Schreck (which literally means "fright"), is the brilliant, creepy actor who brings Nosferatu to life.

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