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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
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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
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Terry Pratchett
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Oscar Wilde
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Douglas Adams
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Karel Čapek
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Stephen King
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