William Faulkner was an American writer, known for his poignant novels and short stories that explored the complexities of the human condition, particularly in the Southern United States.
Lima Barreto was a Brazilian novelist, journalist, and political commentator known for his influential literary works depicting social and political issues in Brazil.
George Eliot, a prolific Victorian-era novelist and poet, whose profound works like Middlemarch and Silas Marner continue to influence modern literature.