Authors

Profiles, biographies and news about the great authors of world literature — their lives, their work and their lasting legacy.

Karen Blixen: A Remarkable Life and Legacy
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Karen Blixen: A Remarkable Life and Legacy

Karen Blixen, a Danish author who wrote in Danish and English, is widely known for her literary works and her life in Africa. She is best recognized for her memoir “Out of Africa” and the short story “Babette’s…
Milan Kundera
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Milan Kundera

Milan Kundera, a Czech-born writer who has spent much of his life living in France, is one of…
Cormac McCarthy
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Cormac McCarthy

Cormac McCarthy is an acclaimed American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter whose work has captivated readers and critics alike…
Josephine Hart
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Josephine Hart

You may not know the name Josephine Hart, but you likely know her work. Josephine Hart was an…
Sylvia Plath
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Sylvia Plath

The American poet Sylvia Plath was one of the greatest and most influential poets of the 20th century.…
John Steinbeck
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John Steinbeck

John Steinbeck is one of America’s most celebrated authors and Nobel Laureate. His work has captivated readers for…
Henry James
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Henry James

When it comes to masterful writing, few authors can inspire and captivate readers quite like Henry James. Known…