Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is published. In 2001, the book would be one of four books by Conrad to be on the list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century as selected by the editorial board of the American Modern Library.
The Wings of the Dove[?] by Henry James is published. In 2001, the book would be one of three books by James to be on the list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century as selected by the editorial board of the American Modern Library.
... July 14 - Anton Chekhov, Russian playwright and short story writer
July 22 - Wilson Barrett, actor
August 22 - Kate Chopin, author
August 25 - He ...