Stacy Schiff

Stacy Schiff is an American author known for her biographies of historical figures, including Cleopatra: A Life, for which she won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 2000. She has also written biographies of other influential women such as Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov) and The Witches: Salem, 1692.

Schiff is known for her meticulous research and engaging writing style that brings historical figures to life for modern readers. Her work on Cleopatra delves into the life of the famous Egyptian queen, separating fact from myth to provide a more accurate portrayal of her as a powerful and intelligent leader.

In addition to her biographies, Schiff has also written for various publications and contributed to several anthologies. She is a popular speaker and has appeared at numerous literary events and conferences to discuss her work and the process of researching and writing about historical figures. Description by ChatGPT.