Stacy Madeleine Schiff, a distinguished American literary figure, was born on October 26, 1961. With a multifaceted career that has spanned various roles, Schiff has established herself as a prominent editor, essayist, and author of five remarkable biographies.
Her notable literary achievement includes a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Véra Nabokova, a remarkable feat that has solidified her reputation as a masterful biographer. In addition to this esteemed work, Schiff has written comprehensive biographies of several influential individuals, including Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the celebrated French aviator and author of the timeless classic, The Little Prince.
Schiff's impressive portfolio also includes biographies of Benjamin Franklin, the colonial American-era polymath and prime mover of America's founding, as well as his fellow Founding Father, Samuel Adams. Furthermore, she has authored biographies of Cleopatra, the ancient Egyptian queen, and has explored the pivotal events and figures of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692–93 in colonial Massachusetts.
Through her extensive and diverse body of work, Schiff has demonstrated her remarkable ability to bring complex historical figures and events to life, captivating readers and solidifying her position as a leading biographer of our time.
