Walter Scott 1771–1832 Biography Born in Edinburgh, the Scottish poet, playwright, and novelist Water Scott initially studied law but later focused on creative work and translation. He is best known for his novels Ivanhoe, Waverley, and Rob Roy. Ralph Waldo Emerson The American poet, philosopher, and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) led the Transcendentalist movement, which emerged in New England in… Michael Fraser Michael Fraser was born in Grenada, arrived in Toronto at age 5, moved to Edmonton, Alberta at age 7, then returned to Toronto at age 14. While… Grace Nichols Nichols was born in Guyana in 1950, and moved to live in the UK in 1977. Her work is influenced by the history and culture of her homeland, in…
