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Juliusz Słowacki (4 September, 1809-3 April, 1849) was one of the “Three Bards” of Polish literature, a major figure in the Polish Romantic period. Books by Juliusz Słowacki* 1. Juliusz Słowacki was born in Kremenets, a town which was part of the […]
Jack Kirby (28 August, 1917-6 February, 1994) was, and still is, a legend among the comic book community Even though he’s primarily known as an artist, he was a very prolific writer and visual storyteller. Books by Jack Kirby* 1. Jacob Kurtzberg […]
Emilio Salgari (21 August 1962-25 April, 1911) was an Italian author of swashbuckling adventures, who led a fascinating, yet tragic life. Books by Emilio Salgari* 1.Emilio Salgari was born in Verona, Italy to a family who made a modest living by being […]
Bryce Courtenay (14 August, 1933 – 22 November, 2012) was one of Australia’s bestselling novelist known for his sweeping historical sagas. Books by Bryce Courtenay* 1. Arthur Bryce Courtenay was born in Lebombo Mountains of South Africa. His father, Arthur Ryder was […]
Betsy Byars (7 August, 1928 – 26 February, 2020) was an children’s books daughter from North Carolina. Her 1971 novel, The Summer of the Swans, won the Newbery Medal. Books by Betsy Byars* 1. Betsy Cromer was born in Charlotte, North Carolina […]
Premchand (31 July, 1880-8 October, 1936) was an Indian poet regarded as the “Emperor of Novelists” in Hindustani literature. Book by Premachand* 1. Dhanpat Rai Srivastava Lamhi, was born in a village around Banaras which is a city on the Gangas River. […]
John D. MacDonald (24 July, 1916-28 December, 1986) was an American writer of noir crime novels, most known for his novel The Executioners, later adapted to visual media as Cape Fear. Books by John D. MacDonald* 1. John Dann MacDonald was bornin […]
Alice Munro (10, July 1931-13, May 2024) was a Canadian writer and Noble Prize winner. Books by Alice Munro* 1. Alice Ann Munro was born in Wingham, Ontario during the Great Depression. Robert Eric Laidlow, her father, farmed foxes, minks, and later […]
Franz Kafka (3 July, 1883-3 June, 1924) was a Czech writer known for his stories dealing with the absurdities of life and government. Books by Franz Kafka* 1. Franz Kafka was born in the middle class Czech Jewish family in Prague. His […]
Walter Farley (26 June, 1915 – 16 October, 1989) was an American who specialized in writing children books about horses. Books by Walter Farley* 1. Walter Lorimer Farley was born in Syracuse, NY but his family soon moved to New York City. His […]
