Writers born on March 1

Take a focused look at the writers born on March 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1914 Ralph Ellison

  Ralph Ellison was an acclaimed American novelist, literary critic, and scholar, best known for his 1952 novel 'Invisible Man', which won the National Book Award and is regarded as one of the most important works of American literature in the 20th century. [bio]