Writers born on May 28

Take a focused look at the writers born on May 28. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1912 Patrick White

  Patrick White was an Australian novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the major English-language writers of the 20th century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973, becoming the first Australian to receive this honor. [bio]