Thomas, Leslie
1931 - 2014

The Welsh author Leslie Thomas was born in Newport, South Wales. He is one of the most popular British late 20th century...

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Dickinson, Emily
1830 - 1886

The American poet Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Her father was a successful lawyer. She studied art...

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Barker, Pat
1943 -

The novelist Pat (Patricia) Barker was born in a working-class home in Thornaby-on-Tees, northeast England. Her father's...

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Leonard, Elmore
1925 - 2013

The American author Elmore John Leonard, Jr. was born in New Orleans, but because his father worked for the automobile...

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