Which writer was motivated by the subject of crime and the criminal? mark twain edith warton james cooper william simms user: which female author focused on social history and the rise of the middle class? edith wharton ellen glasgow willa cather mary j. holmes

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "William Simms." The writer that was motivated by the subject of crime and the criminal is William Simms. 

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "Mary J. Holmes." The female author focused on social history and the rise of the middle class is Mary J. Holmes.