Writers who died on April 10

Take a focused look at the writers who passed away on April 10. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1931 Kahlil Gibran

  Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist whose most famous work, 'The Prophet' (1923), is a series of poetic essays that has achieved worldwide acclaim, translated into over 100 languages. Gibran's writings blend philosophy, spirituality, and mysticism, making him one of the most widely read poets of the early 20th century. [bio]

• 1966 Evelyn Waugh

  Evelyn Waugh was an English writer known for his sharp wit, satirical novels, and masterful prose. Regarded as one of the leading English novelists of the 20th century, his works often explore themes of social class, religion, and decline of the British aristocracy. [bio]