Max Ehrmann

Max Ehrmann was an American writer, poet, and attorney. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1872. He attended DePauw University and Harvard University. He wrote many poems, although none were well known until after his death. His most famous poem is Desiderata. He died in 1945.

Here are some additional details about Ehrmann's life:

* He was the youngest of five children of German immigrants.
* He graduated from DePauw University in 1894, and then studied law and philosophy at Harvard University.
* After graduating from Harvard, he returned to Terre Haute and practiced law for a few years.
* In 1900, he married Bertha Pratt.
* They had no children.
* Ehrmann retired from law practice in 1914 to devote himself to writing.
* He died in 1945 at the age of 72.

Desiderata is a poem about living a good life. It is full of wisdom and inspiration. It has been translated into many languages and is read by people all over the world.