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15 Rare Photos of Iconic Authors You've Never Seen

Great authors like Mark Twain and Charles Dickens are often celebrated for their words, but behind those words are fascinating lives filled with unique moments that are rarely captured.

These Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors

Learn of 10 such fascinating words that were coined by famous authors below. 1. Utopia Utopia is the Latin word for “nowhere,” but that’s not what we associate it with today. Utopia became a synonym to paradise on Earth, a perfect place free of war, illness, and other foes.

Words of Wisdom: 15 Timeless Lessons from Famous Authors

From reflections on the complexities of existence to inspiring words that uplift the spirit, the wisdom of these authors continues to shape how we view the world.

Read Quotes From the Authors Who Knew Writing Best

At one point, I think we've all wondered how our favorite authors view or viewed the world, creativity, and how it all influenced their incredible ability to write such groundbreaking novels, plays, short stories, and poems.

15 Quotes to Remember from F. Scott Fitzgerald

Few authors have come to be so closely associated with an era, as Fitzgerald and the roaring twenties. Despite that, his work proved to be timeless. Fitzgerald was born on September 24th, 1896 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and began honing his craft from an early age.

12 Quotes That Reveal Jane Austen’s Wit and Wisdom

Jane Austen is one of the most famous authors in the Western canon, mostly known for her novels Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma. She vividly and accurately depicted English middle-class life in the early 19th century, however, her novels went on to be timeless classics.

14 Agatha Christie Quotes That Will Make You Think

Image Source: Joop van Bilsen / Wikimedia Commons Related: Get to Know How Famous Authors Approached Art and Life 4. Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored. 5. The best time for planning a book is while you're doing the dishes. 6. I like living.

The Most Profound Musings of Harper Lee

Related: Get to Know How Famous Authors Approached Art and Life 9. “I never loved reading until I feared I would lose it. One does not love breathing.” 10. "The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience." 11. 

One of the Most Influential Self-Help Books, Summarized

The Four Agreements: a Roadmap to Freedom of Mind advice, spirituality, book, wellness, confidence, mindfulness, meditation, author, self-help, summarized, self therapy This all-time best-seller had a lasting influence in the world of self-help. We summarized it for your convenience.

2019 Nature Photographer Of The Year Winners Finally Here!

'Jump', Overall Winner, Black, And White Category Winner Author: Csaba Daroczi Country: Hungary Image Source: Csaba Daroczi 2. 'Greeting The Sun', Birds Category Winner Author: Peter Cech Country: Czechia Image Source: Peter Cech 3.

2018 Landscape Photographer Of The Year Winners Announced

Author: Weimin Chu Location: Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile internationallandscapephotographer 4.

Who Needs a Plot? These Book Dedications Are Hilarious!

More often than not, it's a sweet or formal note from the author. But every so often, an author decides to throw in a little humor. These dedications can be snarky, heartfelt, or downright hilarious, offering a peek into the author’s personality.

The 2018 Outdoor Photographer Of the Year Winners Are Here

The Winning Image, As Well As the Winner In the Light on the Land Category Author: Robert Birkby (UK) OPOTY 2018 Overall Winner and Light on the Land Winner Robert Birkby Light on the Land Runner-Up Author: Daniel Laan (Netherlands) OPOTY 2018 Light on the Land Runner-up Daniel Laan At the Water's Edge

These Are the Absolute Best Drone Photos of 2018

The Grand Prize Winner Title: Mont Saint Michel Author: Deryk Baumgärtner Deryk Baumgärtner Fun Category: First Prize Winner Title : Flowers on the Water Author: Khánh Phan Khánh Phan Fun Category: Second Prize Winner Title: Burden salt harvest Author: TuấnNguyễn TuấnNguyễn Fun Category: Third Prize

These Are the BEST Wildlife Photos of the Year 2019

'Portrait Of A Mother', Animal Portraits, Highly Commended Author: Ingo Arndt Country: Germany Image Source: Ingo Arndt 4. 'Circle Of Life', Black And White, Highly Commended Author: Alex Mustard Country: UK Image Source: Alex Mustard 5.

These Award-Winning Pics Reveal the Many Faces of the Sea

The Winner of the Underwater Seascapes Category: A baby sea lion playing in a cave near Los Islotes in Mexico Author: Nur Tucker Image Source: Nur Tucker / 2021 World Oceans Day Photo Contest 2.

This Cool Photo Contest Shows Nature In a Brand New Light

“Triplets in Green” by Johan De Ridder - Finalist Image Source and Cover Image: Johan De Ridder/ Cupoty Author's Comment: the silhouettes of salamanders against green broad leaves.

Fed Up With Conspiracy Theories, NASA Broke the Internet

Buzz Aldrin salutes the first American flag erected on the Moon, July 21st, 1969 Author: Project Apollo Archive CC BY 2.0 The USA’s Apollo program was launched by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and ensure that the nation stayed ahead of the USSR in the Space Race.

These Common Literary Facts Are Completely FALSE

In the article below, we gathered some of the most persistent misconceptions about the world’s most famous authors and books. 1. 

The Beauty of Nature Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

'Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora' Winner Title: Duality Author: Armand Sarlangue Location : Senja Island, Norway Armand Sarlangue / BigPicture This category features fascinating landscapes of locations in the wild all across the Earth.