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C.S. Lewis
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Clive Staples "Jack" Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963), commonly referred to as C. S. Lewis, was an Irish author and sc… read moreClive Staples "Jack" Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963), commonly referred to as C. S. Lewis, was an Irish author and scholar. Lewis is known for his work on medieval literature, Christian apologetics, literary critici… read moreClive Staples "Jack" Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963), commonly referred to as C. S. Lewis, was an Irish author and scholar. Lewis is known for his work on medieval literature, Christian apologetics, literary criticism and fiction. He is best known today for his children’s se… read more
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John Steinbeck
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John Ernst Steinbeck, Jr. (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was an American writer. He wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Gra… read moreJohn Ernst Steinbeck, Jr. (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was an American writer. He wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Grapes of Wrath (1939) and the novella Of Mice and Men (1937). He wrote a total of twenty-seven books… read moreJohn Ernst Steinbeck, Jr. (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was an American writer. He wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Grapes of Wrath (1939) and the novella Of Mice and Men (1937). He wrote a total of twenty-seven books, including sixteen novels, six non-fiction books and five c… read more
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Neal Stephenson
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Neal Town Stephenson (born October 31, 1959) is an American writer, known primarily for his science fiction works in the postcyberpunk genr… read moreNeal Town Stephenson (born October 31, 1959) is an American writer, known primarily for his science fiction works in the postcyberpunk genre with a penchant for explorations of society, mathematics, currency, and the history of science. … read moreNeal Town Stephenson (born October 31, 1959) is an American writer, known primarily for his science fiction works in the postcyberpunk genre with a penchant for explorations of society, mathematics, currency, and the history of science. He also writes non-fiction articles about technology in publ… read more
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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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Daphne Du Maurier
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Dame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning DBE (pron.: /ˈdæfni duː ˈmɒri.eɪ/; 13 May 1907 – 19 April 1989) was an English author and playwright.… read moreDame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning DBE (pron.: /ˈdæfni duː ˈmɒri.eɪ/; 13 May 1907 – 19 April 1989) was an English author and playwright. Many of her works have been adapted into films, including the novels Rebecca (which won the Best … read moreDame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning DBE (pron.: /ˈdæfni duː ˈmɒri.eɪ/; 13 May 1907 – 19 April 1989) was an English author and playwright. Many of her works have been adapted into films, including the novels Rebecca (which won the Best Picture Oscar in 1941) and Jamaica Inn and the short stories… read more
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David Eddings
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David Eddings (born July 7, 1931 - died June 2, 2009) was an American author who wrote several best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. … read moreDavid Eddings (born July 7, 1931 - died June 2, 2009) was an American author who wrote several best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. David Eddings' wife, Leigh Eddings, was uncredited as co-author on many of his early books, b… read moreDavid Eddings (born July 7, 1931 - died June 2, 2009) was an American author who wrote several best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. David Eddings' wife, Leigh Eddings, was uncredited as co-author on many of his early books, but he later acknowledged that she contributed to them all. B… read more
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Neil Gaiman
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Neil Richard Gaiman (born November 10, 1960, Portchester, Hampshire) is an English author of numerous science fiction and fantasy works. As… read moreNeil Richard Gaiman (born November 10, 1960, Portchester, Hampshire) is an English author of numerous science fiction and fantasy works. As of 2006, he lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. While Gaiman is most famously known for The S… read moreNeil Richard Gaiman (born November 10, 1960, Portchester, Hampshire) is an English author of numerous science fiction and fantasy works. As of 2006, he lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. While Gaiman is most famously known for The Sandman, a series of graphic novels, many of his other works … read more
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Graham Greene
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1. Henry Graham Greene OM, CH (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) was an English writer best known as a novelist, but who also produced short s… read more1. Henry Graham Greene OM, CH (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) was an English writer best known as a novelist, but who also produced short stories, plays, screenplays, travel writing and criticism. His works explore the ambivalent moral a… read more1. Henry Graham Greene OM, CH (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) was an English writer best known as a novelist, but who also produced short stories, plays, screenplays, travel writing and criticism. His works explore the ambivalent moral and political issues of the modern world. Greene combined ser… read more
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Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens was the name of a very famous author, but also the pseudonym used by a not-so-famous British pop singer of the mid-1960s. H… read moreCharles Dickens was the name of a very famous author, but also the pseudonym used by a not-so-famous British pop singer of the mid-1960s. Here's some more information. Let's start with the writer… 1. Charles John Huffam D… read moreCharles Dickens was the name of a very famous author, but also the pseudonym used by a not-so-famous British pop singer of the mid-1960s. Here's some more information. Let's start with the writer… 1. Charles John Huffam Dickens FRSA (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870), was the foremos… read more
