Jun 15, 2023
Over the years, there are many writers who despite facing limited recognition during their lifetimes, achieved immense fame and acclaim long after their death. Here we list some such authors.
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During her lifetime, Emily Dickinson struggled to get her work published. However, after she died in 1886, her sister discovered a vast collection of her poetry, which was later published. Today, Dickinson is celebrated as one of the most important American poets.
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During his lifetime, Edgar Allan Poe faced financial struggles and received mixed reviews for his works. However after his death in 1849, Poe's literary reputation began to rise steadily.
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A writer with a history of severe depression and suicide attempts, Plath killed herself in 1963. Her collection of poems was published in 1981, and she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1982 posthumously.
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Kafka struggled to gain recognition during his lifetime. After his death in 1924, his friend Max Brod published Kafka's unfinished manuscripts, leading to his posthumous acclaim as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
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English Romantic poet, John Keats did not achieve recognition to the extent he deserved while he was alive. It was only after his death that he became widely popular.
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Swedish author Stieg Larsson wrote the Millennium series, starting with 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. Tragically, he passed away in 2004, before the novels gained international acclaim.
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Toole's book 'A Confederacy of Dunces', was repeatedly rejected by publishers. He committed suicide at 31 and his book was published 11 years later which won him the Pulitzer Prize.
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Largely unrecognised during his life, William Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. He received wide recognition after his death.
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