Tobias Smollett was a Scottish novelist, poet, and translator, best known for his influential picaresque novels such as The Adventures of Roderick Random and The Expedition of Humphry Clinker.
Jennie Tuttle Hobart was an American educator and philanthropist who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for women.
Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist and poet, best known for her classic novel Little Women, which depicts the lives of four sisters growing up during the Civil War era.
Alexander Pushkin was a celebrated Russian poet, playwright, and novelist, often hailed as the father of modern Russian literature.
bell hooks was an American author, activist, and social critic, who empowered marginalized voices and challenged societal norms through her transformative works.
Langston Hughes was an influential African American poet, novelist, playwright, and columnist, who played a pivotal role in the Harlem Renaissance.
Victor Hugo was a prolific French writer and poet, best known for his novels Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, profoundly influencing literature and social consciousness.