Like all other authors, White's work has been critically analyzed throughout his career. Most would give bad feedback, but everyone loved him and his writing. He had such a unique writing style that made him popular among all ages. Her books ranged from children's books to humor and knowledge of adult writing styles. Today, EB White is still considered one of the most beloved and best-selling authors in history. Elwyn Brooks White was born on July 11, 1899. As a child, Elwyn did not like school very much. He preferred to be outside like any other young boy. Growing up, he attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and studied English. There he worked for the student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun. His writing was so good that he quickly became editor-in-chief. Elwyn was also a member of the manuscript club. After college, Elwyn got a job as a journalist in New York, but he wasn't very good at it and it wasn't the kind of writing he wanted to do. He then got another job at a newspaper in Seattle, Washington. There he writes short and funny stories. However, he was not yet a great writer. He quit his job and found work on a merchant ship. In 1924 the boat trip ended and he returned to New York. In New York, Elwyn found work as a writer for an advertising agency and he also wrote a few poems during this period. In 1925, a new magazine known as “The New Yorker” appeared. White really wanted to work there. He decided to send one of his essays and it was soon published. Shortly after, he was offered a job. His writings contributed to the success of “The New Yorker”. EB White's most important literary influence was Henry David Thoreau, the author of "Walden: Or, Life In The Woods" a...... middle of paper.... ..nature, including some information on cygnets and trumpeter swans. Louis' adventures may have been a bit scandalous, but readers can stretch their imaginations if they are able to suspend their disbelief. White may have only written three children's books, but he nonetheless made a huge contribution to children's literature. Each story teaches a moral and forces the reader to look beyond initial appearances when judging a character. White does a great job of making his stories so believable and letting the reader almost step into his world with his keen eye for detail and revealing character dialogue. White uses anthropomorphism, the attribution of human qualities to animals, to advance his themes. This approach allows the fantastical to come to life, giving him the artistic freedom to develop the characters and their dialogues as the story unfolds (Schongar).