Johnsrud, Ingar
1974 -

The Norwegian author and journalist Ingar Johnsrud was born in Oslo and grew up in the village of Holmestrand just outside...

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Penny, Louise
1958 -

The Canadian author, Louise Penny, grew up in Toronto. She studied Journalism and worked as a TV and radio producer. She...

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Chatterton, Thomas
1752 - 1770

British poet and satirist born in Bristol where he grew up in the shadow of the city's magnificent 15th century cathedral,...

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Sappho
c. 630 BCE - c. 570 BCE

Thanks to the Athenian politician and poet Solon we know that the lyrical poet Sappho from the island of Lesbos was both...

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