Important! "Failed" prolific writers and artists who didn't believe in themselves!

[crosswordmarple]

Are there any writers, artists etc who failed during their lifetime and, more importantly, gave up hope as a result? (And who had their works published posthumously?

If you had a link to support it, that would be great :)

[sandyRoe]

John Kennedy Toole wrote A Confederacy of Dunces which was a great success. Sadly, after his death by suicide, I think.

[glasman]

Check out the Bronte sisters - apart from Charlotte, not successsful during their short lifetimes.

[sandyRoe]

http://en.wikipedia.o...ki/John_Kennedy_Toole

Here's a link

[crosswordmarple]

Is there evidence of the female Bronte's letting this affect them?

[DTCwordfan]

van Gogh was better appreciated once he had snuffed it

[crosswordmarple]

Thanks :P

[glasman]

Not that I'm aware of. They died at early ages from common maladies.