(1950-1991) Lyricist, librettist. Howard Ashman lived and died in Manhattan. He collaborated with Alan Menken on several films, notably animated features for Disney; Ashman writing the lyrics and Menken composing the scores. Ashman was the lyricist for Disney films such as “The Little Mermaid” (1989), “Beauty and the Beast” (1991), and “Aladdin” (1992). Along with … Continued
(1913-2004) Poet. Virginia Hamilton Adair was born in the Bronx, New York in 1913.
Writer, journalist. Lived in Manhattan.
(1881-1960)(F.P.A.) Writer Journalist. Adams was a journalist for The New York Tribune, The New York World, The New York Herald Tribune and the New York Post. His column was called “The Conning Tower”. He died in New York City.
(1889-1973) Author, writer. Conrad Aiken lived in Manhattan, New York. His writings reveal a concern for the workings of the mind and for the evolution of personal identity. Aiken is best known for his poetry, which is often preoccupied with the sound and structure of music; his volumes of verse include “The Charnel Rose” (1918), … Continued
Poet, critic. “The Destruction Of Cathedrals And Other Poems,” was born and lived in Manhattan.
(1832–1899) Writer. In 1866, Alger moved into the Newboys’ Lodging House on Fulton Street, Manhattan, New York, where he served as chaplain, benefactor, and spiritual guidance counselor to the young residents (OILG).
(1912-2004) Editor, anthologist. Donald Allen was an editor for Grove Press in Manhattan, New York.
(1832-1911) Poet. “Rock Me to Sleep”
(1842-1911) Poet, writer. Henry Abbey was born and lived in Ulster County, New York.