Silone, Ignazio
1900 - 1978

The pseudonym of Secondo Tranquilli, an Italian author and intellectual, born in Pescina dei Marsi. Silone came from a poor...

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Jansson, Anna
1958 -

The Swedish crime writer Anna Jansson was born in Visby on the island of Gotland. In 1979, she moved to Örebro where she ...

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Claudel, Philippe
1962 -

French author and film director born in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe near Nancy where he still lives together with his wife and...

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Blake, William
1757 - 1827

The English author and artist William Blake was born and spent most of his life in London. His father was a hosier, but his...

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