Question: Were Michael Herr and Joseph Brodsky known for their writing?
Sentence (from "Michael Herr"): Michael David Herr (April 13, 1940 – June 23, 2016) was an American writer and war correspondent, known as the author of "Dispatches" (1977), a memoir of his time as a correspondent for "Esquire magazine" (1967–1969) during the Vietnam War.
Relevant evidence: Yes