A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...

(1628-1688) English writer, most famous for The Pilgrim's Progress.

American writer and naturalist.

(1850-1894) Scottish writer

(1865- ) Writer

American writer Mark Twain.

American writer Louisa May Alcott.

American writer Bret Harte.

American writer Stephen Crane.

(1832-1910) Norwegian writer and statesman who is known for writing Yes, We love This Land of Ours, the Norwegian National anthem

Author Langston Hughes poses with a sculpture, in a 1943 Office of War Information photograph taken by Gordon Parks.

An image of Virginia Hamilton.