Byron, George Gordon
1788 - 1824

An English poet and also a notorious adventurer and traveler, born in London. His father, who was known as "Mad Jack", did...

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Simon, Claude
1913 - 2005

Claude Simon was born in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where his father was an officer in the French colonial army. After his...

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James, Henry
1843 - 1916

Henry James was an American author born in New York to a wealthy, intellectual family of Irish and Scottish origin. His...

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Lillegraven, Ruth
1978 -

Norwegian poet, novelist and author of books for children, Ruth Lillegraven was born in Granvin in Hardanger, and grew up...

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