Literary record: who became the oldest writer in the world - the achievement was recorded in 1997
There were writers in the world who continued their literary work even after their 100th birthday.
Elizabeth and Sarah Delaney, in particular, possessed such creative energy.
In 1994, their book, The Delaney Sisters' Book of Everyday Wisdom, was published.
At that time, Elizabeth was 103 years old and Sarah was 105 years old.
In 1997, Sarah Delaney broke her own record.
The story of the oldest writer
Sarah Delaney was born in September 1889. Elizabeth Delaney was born in September 1891.
The sisters were known in the United States as civil rights activists and writers.
Elizabeth passed away in September 1995.
After her sister's death, Sarah decided to continue her creative work.
In 1997, a book was published entitled “On My Own at 107.”
As the title suggests, Sarah Delaney was 107 at the time. This achievement made the public figure the oldest writer in the world. The record still stands.
Sarah Delaney died in early 1999 at the age of 109.
Earlier we told you about the youngest writer in the world.
