Authors who died on May 13

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on May 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

  • Richard Ellmann
    1985 Richard Ellmann

    Renowned American literary critic and biographer, best known for his seminal works on Oscar Wilde and James Joyce.

  • Laurie Lee
    1997 Laurie Lee

    British poet and novelist best known for his autobiographical work 'Cider with Rosie', which vividly depicts rural life in the Cotswolds...

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