Beckett, Samuel
1906 - 1989

The Irishman Samuel Beckett is one of the most influential authors of the 20th century and a prominent figure within...

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Follett, Ken
1949 -

British author and journalist born in Cardiff, Wales. Kenneth "Ken" Follett’s parents were active members of the church of t...

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Voltaire
1694 - 1778

French author, the son of a notary, born as François-Marie Arouet in Paris. When he was ten years old, he was admitted to ...

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Coetzee, J.M.
1940 -

J.M. (John Maxwell) Coetzee was born in Cape Town, South Africa. Although he is of Boer descent, the family spoke English...

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