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A.A. Milne
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Michael Bond
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There are several artists by this name. One is a children's author: Michael Bond, OBE, (born January 13, 1926) is a British children… read moreThere are several artists by this name. One is a children's author: Michael Bond, OBE, (born January 13, 1926) is a British children's author. He is the creator of Paddington Bear and has written about the adventures of a guine… read moreThere are several artists by this name. One is a children's author: Michael Bond, OBE, (born January 13, 1926) is a British children's author. He is the creator of Paddington Bear and has written about the adventures of a guinea pig named Olga da Polga. Bond also writes culinary mystery… read more -
Stephen Fry
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Stephen John Fry (born 24 August, 1957) is an English comedian, author, actor and director. He is the son of Alan Fry, an English scientist… read moreStephen John Fry (born 24 August, 1957) is an English comedian, author, actor and director. He is the son of Alan Fry, an English scientist, and Marianne Neumann, an Austrian from a Jewish family. Along with good friend Hugh Laurie, Fry … read moreStephen John Fry (born 24 August, 1957) is an English comedian, author, actor and director. He is the son of Alan Fry, an English scientist, and Marianne Neumann, an Austrian from a Jewish family. Along with good friend Hugh Laurie, Fry co-wrote and starred in comedy series 'A Bit of Fry and… read more -
C.S. Lewis
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Clive Staples "Jack" Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963), commonly referred to as C. S. Lewis, was an Irish author and sc… read moreClive Staples "Jack" Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963), commonly referred to as C. S. Lewis, was an Irish author and scholar. Lewis is known for his work on medieval literature, Christian apologetics, literary critici… read moreClive Staples "Jack" Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963), commonly referred to as C. S. Lewis, was an Irish author and scholar. Lewis is known for his work on medieval literature, Christian apologetics, literary criticism and fiction. He is best known today for his children’s se… read more -
Lemony Snicket
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Lemony Snicket was born before you were, and is likely to die before you as well. His family has roots in a part of the country which is no… read moreLemony Snicket was born before you were, and is likely to die before you as well. His family has roots in a part of the country which is now underwater, and his childhood was spent in the relative splendor of the Snicket Villa which has … read moreLemony Snicket was born before you were, and is likely to die before you as well. His family has roots in a part of the country which is now underwater, and his childhood was spent in the relative splendor of the Snicket Villa which has since become a factory, a fortress and a pharmacy and is now… read more -
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlo… read moreSir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was… read moreSir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction… read more -
Hans Christian Andersen
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Hans Christian Andersen or simply H.C. Andersen , (April 2, 1805 – August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy … read moreHans Christian Andersen or simply H.C. Andersen , (April 2, 1805 – August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales. There is a contemporary musician called Hans Christian Andersen as well, member of Spökraket, Lullabies For Insomniacs (his solo project) and The Immod… read more -
Oscar Wilde
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There are two artists named Oscar Wilde: 1) Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (born October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland – died Nove… read moreThere are two artists named Oscar Wilde: 1) Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (born October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland – died November 30, 1900 in Paris, France) was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, short story writer and Fr… read moreThere are two artists named Oscar Wilde: 1) Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (born October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland – died November 30, 1900 in Paris, France) was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, short story writer and Freemason. Known for his barbed and clever wit, he was one of … read more -
Paulo Coelho
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Paulo Coelho (Portuguese pronunciation: ; born August 24, 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. His novel 'The Alchemist' … read morePaulo Coelho (Portuguese pronunciation: ; born August 24, 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. His novel 'The Alchemist' has gone on to sell more than 65 million copies, becoming one of the best-selling books in history… read morePaulo Coelho (Portuguese pronunciation: ; born August 24, 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. His novel 'The Alchemist' has gone on to sell more than 65 million copies, becoming one of the best-selling books in history, and has been translated into more than 67 languages, winni… read more -
Ray Bradbury
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Ray Douglas Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery fiction writer. Best known for his dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 (1953) and for the science fiction and horror stories gathered together as The Martian Chronicles (1950) and The Il… read more