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William Shakespeare
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William Shakespeare might refer to at least 2 people: 1) William Shakespeare (baptised April 26, 1564 – died April 23, 1616) was an English… read moreWilliam Shakespeare might refer to at least 2 people: 1) William Shakespeare (baptised April 26, 1564 – died April 23, 1616) was an English poet and playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language, and the world… read moreWilliam Shakespeare might refer to at least 2 people: 1) William Shakespeare (baptised April 26, 1564 – died April 23, 1616) was an English poet and playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language, and the world's preeminent dramatist. He wrote approximately 38 play… read more
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Bertrand Russell
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Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970), was a British philosopher, historian, logician,… read moreBertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970), was a British philosopher, historian, logician, mathematician, advocate for social reform, pacifist, and prominent rationalist. A prolific writer… read moreBertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970), was a British philosopher, historian, logician, mathematician, advocate for social reform, pacifist, and prominent rationalist. A prolific writer, he was a populariser of philosophy and a commentator on a … read more
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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
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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
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Algernon Blackwood
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Algernon Henry Blackwood, CBE (14 March 1869 – 10 December 1951) was an English writer of fiction dealing with the supernatural, who was al… read moreAlgernon Henry Blackwood, CBE (14 March 1869 – 10 December 1951) was an English writer of fiction dealing with the supernatural, who was also a journalist and a broadcasting narrator. S. T. Joshi has stated that "his work is more co… read moreAlgernon Henry Blackwood, CBE (14 March 1869 – 10 December 1951) was an English writer of fiction dealing with the supernatural, who was also a journalist and a broadcasting narrator. S. T. Joshi has stated that "his work is more consistently meritorious than any weird writer's except D… read more
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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
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Lemony Snicket
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Lemony Snicket was born before you were, and is likely to die before you as well. His family has roots in a part of the country which is no… read moreLemony Snicket was born before you were, and is likely to die before you as well. His family has roots in a part of the country which is now underwater, and his childhood was spent in the relative splendor of the Snicket Villa which has … read moreLemony Snicket was born before you were, and is likely to die before you as well. His family has roots in a part of the country which is now underwater, and his childhood was spent in the relative splendor of the Snicket Villa which has since become a factory, a fortress and a pharmacy and is now… read more
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Henry James
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Henry James, O.M. (April 15, 1843 – February 28, 1916), son of theologian Henry James Sr., brother of the philosopher and psychologist Will… read moreHenry James, O.M. (April 15, 1843 – February 28, 1916), son of theologian Henry James Sr., brother of the philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James, was an American-born British author. He is one of the key figur… read moreHenry James, O.M. (April 15, 1843 – February 28, 1916), son of theologian Henry James Sr., brother of the philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James, was an American-born British author. He is one of the key figures of 19th century literary realism; the fine art of his wri… read more
