Heywood Broun Quotes
A collection of quotes by Heywood Broun.
Heywood Broun (1888-1939) was an American journalist, newspaper columnist, and social critic. He was born on December 7, 1888, in Brooklyn, New York. Broun studied at Harvard University and later started his career as a reporter for the New York Morning Telegraph.
Broun gained fame as a columnist for the New York Tribune from 1917 to 1921, where he wrote on diverse topics ranging from politics to sports. Known for his sharp wit and incisive writing style, Broun used his platform to tackle social issues and advocate for progressive causes. He was an active supporter of women's suffrage and workers' rights.
In 1921, Broun co-founded the newspaper The World, where he penned his most influential columns. He continued to champion social justice and criticize the establishment through his writing. Broun covered significant events of his time, including the Scopes Monkey Trial and the Sacco and Vanzetti case, and used his platform to challenge societal norms and expose injustice.
Apart from his work as a journalist, Broun was also a prolific playwright, known for his socially conscious plays like "The First Nighter" and "The Rivals." He was an early member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of intellectuals and writers who met regularly at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City.
Heywood Broun's contributions as a journalist and social critic left a lasting impact on American literature and journalism. He died on December 18, 1939, leaving behind a legacy of fearless reporting and advocacy for social change.
