Edgar Allan Poe was a 19th-century visionary who pioneered the genres of horror, detective and science fiction through his poems and short stories.
Mark Twain was a groundbreaking American author, humorist, and social critic, celebrated for classics like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
Samuel Beckett was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and theater director, known for his avant-garde works that revolutionized 20th-century literature and theater.
Italo Calvino was an Italian novelist and journalist known for his fantastical works blending reality and imagination.
Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, essayist, and poet whose unique blend of philosophical themes and fantastical elements revolutionized Latin American literature.
Nelson Rodrigues was a prominent Brazilian playwright, journalist, and sports commentator known for his provocative and influential works in Brazilian literature.
Claribel Alegría was a renowned Nicaraguan-Salvadoran poet, essayist, and novelist, known for her significant contributions to Latin American literature.
Amrita Pritam was an eminent Indian writer and poet whose prolific works in Punjabi and Hindi profoundly influenced Indian literature.
Manto was a Pakistani writer, playwright, and author known for his powerful and provocative short stories that addressed societal issues.
Naguib Mahfouz was an Egyptian writer, screenwriter, and Nobel laureate, celebrated for his vivid portrayals of Egyptian society and culture.
Eduardo De Filippo was an Italian playwright, actor, and director whose works profoundly impacted the Neapolitan theatre scene.
Alexander Pushkin was a celebrated Russian poet, playwright, and novelist, often hailed as the father of modern Russian literature.
Richard Matheson was an American science fiction, horror, and fantasy writer whose works inspired numerous films and TV series.
Charles Janeway, a renowned historian and educator, whose insightful research and teachings have significantly shaped modern interpretations of historical events.
Benito Pérez Galdós was a renowned Spanish realist novelist and playwright, best known for his insightful portrayals of 19th-century Spanish society.
Langston Hughes was an influential African American poet, novelist, playwright, and columnist, who played a pivotal role in the Harlem Renaissance.