Authors who died on May 14

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on May 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 Emma Goldman

  Emma Goldman was a prominent Russian-born anarchist, political activist, and writer known for her advocacy of social and political freedoms, including free speech, birth control, and workers' rights. She was a leading figure in the American anarchist movement, best known for her powerful lectures and editorial work, particularly as the founder of the anarchist magazine 'Mother Earth.' Goldman's outspoken support … [bio]

• 1940 Menno ter Braak

  Prominent Dutch modernist author and intellectual who was a significant literary critic and essayist in the interwar period.

• 1997 Harry Blackstone Jr.

  Renowned American magician and author known for his significant contributions to stage magic and illusion performance during the mid-20th...