Stacy Madeleine Schiff, a renowned American author, was born on October 26, 1961. Throughout her illustrious career, she has made a significant impact as a former editor, essayist, and biographer, having penned five remarkable biographies that have garnered widespread acclaim. One of her most notable works is her biography of Véra Nabokova, which earned her the prestigious 2000 Pulitzer Prize in biography.
Schiff's impressive bibliography also includes biographies of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French aviator and author of the beloved novella The Little Prince. She has also delved into the lives of American historical figures, such as Benjamin Franklin, the polymath and prime mover of America's founding, and Samuel Adams, a fellow Founding Father.
In addition to her American biographies, Schiff has explored the life of ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra, shedding light on the fascinating history of this enigmatic figure. Furthermore, she has written extensively about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692–93, a pivotal event in colonial Massachusetts that has captivated the imagination of historians and the general public alike.
