Inflation is the increase in the prices of goods and services across an economy. When prices inflate, you need more money to buy the same things. The opposite of inflation is deflation, when prices are lower across a range of goods and services.
James Howell, a 17th century historian cum writer was the first writer to earn his living from writing alone in the English language; other writers of those times pursued writing as a hobby, not a profession as writing alone never paid enough.
Isaac Watts. Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 â 25 November 1748) was an English pastor, preacher, poet, and hymn writer. He is often called the Father of English Hymnody: he was the first popular English hymn writer. Because of his short height and large head, in all his portraits Isaac Watts wore a large gown.