Writers who died on September 15

Take a focused look at the writers who passed away on September 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1938 Thomas Wolfe

  Thomas Wolfe was a prominent American novelist of the early 20th century, renowned for his introspective and vividly descriptive works. His writing is characterized by its deeply autobiographical nature and lyrical style, most notably in his novel 'Look Homeward, Angel.' [bio]

• 1989 Robert Penn Warren

  Robert Penn Warren was an American poet, novelist, literary critic, and educator, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'All the King's Men' and for being the only person to win Pulitzer Prizes for both fiction and poetry. [bio]