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Aldous Huxley
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Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was an English writer and one of the most prominent members of the famous Huxley fa… read moreAldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was an English writer and one of the most prominent members of the famous Huxley family. He spent the later part of his life in the United States, living in Los Angeles from 1937 un… read moreAldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was an English writer and one of the most prominent members of the famous Huxley family. He spent the later part of his life in the United States, living in Los Angeles from 1937 until his death in 1963. Best known for his novels including B… read more -
Franz Kafka
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Franz Kafka (3 July 1883 - 3 June 1924) was one of the major writers of the 20th century. He was born to a middle-class Jewish, German spea… read moreFranz Kafka (3 July 1883 - 3 June 1924) was one of the major writers of the 20th century. He was born to a middle-class Jewish, German speaking family in Prague, Czechia. His unique body of writing - much of which is incomplete and was p… read moreFranz Kafka (3 July 1883 - 3 June 1924) was one of the major writers of the 20th century. He was born to a middle-class Jewish, German speaking family in Prague, Czechia. His unique body of writing - much of which is incomplete and was published posthumously - is among the most influential in Wes… read more -
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlo… read moreSir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was… read moreSir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction… read more -
George Orwell
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George Orwell (* 25 June 1903 in Motihari, Bihar, British India as Eric Arthur Blair; † 21 January 1950 in London) was an English author, e… read moreGeorge Orwell (* 25 June 1903 in Motihari, Bihar, British India as Eric Arthur Blair; † 21 January 1950 in London) was an English author, essayist and journalist. His most famous works are two novels, "Animal Farm" (1945) and &… read moreGeorge Orwell (* 25 June 1903 in Motihari, Bihar, British India as Eric Arthur Blair; † 21 January 1950 in London) was an English author, essayist and journalist. His most famous works are two novels, "Animal Farm" (1945) and "Nineteen Eighty-Four" (1949). He also used the pse… read more -
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) was an Irish American Jazz Age author of novels and short stories . H… read moreFrancis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) was an Irish American Jazz Age author of novels and short stories . He is regarded as one of the greatest twentieth century writers. Fitzgerald was of the self-styled … read moreFrancis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) was an Irish American Jazz Age author of novels and short stories . He is regarded as one of the greatest twentieth century writers. Fitzgerald was of the self-styled the "Lost Generation", Americans born in the 1890s… read more -
Oscar Wilde
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There are two artists named Oscar Wilde: 1) Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (born October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland – died Nove… read moreThere are two artists named Oscar Wilde: 1) Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (born October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland – died November 30, 1900 in Paris, France) was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, short story writer and Fr… read moreThere are two artists named Oscar Wilde: 1) Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (born October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland – died November 30, 1900 in Paris, France) was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, short story writer and Freemason. Known for his barbed and clever wit, he was one of … read more -
Edgar Allan Poe
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Edgar Allan Poe was (1) an American poet, (2) a Spanish rock opera and (3) an Italian progressive rock band (E.A. Poe). 1) Edgar Allan Poe… read moreEdgar Allan Poe was (1) an American poet, (2) a Spanish rock opera and (3) an Italian progressive rock band (E.A. Poe). 1) Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American poet, short story writer, editor and critic … read moreEdgar Allan Poe was (1) an American poet, (2) a Spanish rock opera and (3) an Italian progressive rock band (E.A. Poe). 1) Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American poet, short story writer, editor and critic and one of the leaders of the American Romantics. He is best… read more -
Robert Louis Stevenson
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Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894), was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. He was the … read moreRobert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894), was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. He was the man who "seemed to pick the right word up on the point of his pen, like a man playing spillik… read moreRobert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894), was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. He was the man who "seemed to pick the right word up on the point of his pen, like a man playing spillikins", as G. K. Chesterton put it. Some of his well know… read more