How does inspiration strike? Is there an idea-bag for an author to delve into, and how is the idea-bag filled? Is it game-change world events like the world wars or the almost 50-years long Cold War? Is it civil rights movements or social justice tsunamis like racial equality and women’s suffrage? Did they take inspiration from each other?
A recent readership survey in which Americans voted for their top 50 books threw up a fascinating list of classics, written over 200+ years. This infographic grid maps these books into a world-events timeline – thought-provoking indeed!
A Timeline of Famous Authors:
Infographic by – PlaygroundEquipment