Max Ehrmann

Born	September 26, 1872 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
Died	September 9, 1945 (Aged years) Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
Region	Central America
Language	English
Profession	Attorney, Businessman, Poet
Period	Modernist
Movements	Inspirational Literature
Notable Works	Desiderata (1927), A Prayer (1906), The Hymn of a Fat Man (1912)
Bio	Max Ehrmann was an American poet and writer best known for his prose poem Desiderata, which encourages readers to find peace within themselves and the world around them. Born and raised in Indiana, Ehrmann practiced law for several years before turning to writing full-time. His works, characterized by their reflective and inspirational nature, gained greater recognition after his death.