Sample of Authors
Wolkers, Jan
1925 - 2007
The Dutch author and artist Jan Wolkers was born in Oegstgeest near Leiden as the third of eleven children. His father...
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Behan, Brendan
1923 - 1964
The Irish poet, author and playwright Brendan Behan was born in the poor inner city district of Dublin in 1923. His father,...
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Queen, Ellery
Pseudonym
Ellery Queen is a pen name shared by Frederic Dannay, born Daniel Nathan, and Manfred B. (Bennington) Lee, born Manford...
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Wetering, Janwillem van de
1931 - 2008
Janwillem (actually Jan Willem) van de Wetering was a Dutch author born in Rotterdam to a merchant family. After graduating...
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