Great writers, by state
August 1, 2011
Because everyone needs a list: Publishers Weekly offers the consideration of which American state is the literary king of the hill. New York seems a natural winner—
32. New York – Tie: Walt Whitman and Herman Melville. New York is the unchallenged king of the U.S. when it comes to pumping out writers.
—but—
5. California – John Steinbeck. California has a good number of writers, but can’t compete with New York.
—really? No Ray Bradbury? Or, at least, Illinois, where they placed Ernest Hemmingway?
That, I suppose, is the fun of such lists. Add to or argue as you see fit.
-bd
