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Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) is an American writer and philosopher, known for his essays on nature and civil disobedience, author of "Walden" and "An Essay on Simple Life."

Charles Lumb

Charles Lumb (1775-1834) is an English essayist and writer, known for his essays and literary works including "The Children of Lumb" and "Elia's Essay."

Edward Said

Edward Said (1935-2003) is an American writer and literary critic, known for his work on post-colonial theory and cultural criticism.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) - French philosopher, writer and musician, author of the "Social Contract" and "Confessions." An important figure in the Enlightenment.

Alexander Popé

Alexander Popé (1688-1744) is an English poet, known for his satirical poems including "The Dumbletonian Age." He was one of the important poets of the era of classicism.

John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) - English philosopher and economist, author of "On Freedom" and supporter of utilitarianism. Contribution to political and philosophical thought.

Thomas Carlisle

Thomas Carlisle (1795-1881) - Scottish historian, essayist and social critic, author of "Heroes, Heroes and Heroes." An important figure in UK literature.

Ralph Allison

Ralph Ellison (1914-1994) was an American writer and literary critic, the author of "The Invisible Man," a landmark work of African-American literature.

Jean-Paul Sartre

Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) - French philosopher, writer and leader of existentialism, author of "Consciousness of Nothing" and "Nausea."

Albert Camus

Albert Camus (1913-1960) - French writer and philosopher, author of "Plague" and "The Outsider." Known for his ideas about the meaninglessness of life and the absurdity of existence.

Emmanuel Levinas

Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1995) - French philosopher, known for his ethics and phenomenology, author of works on responsibility and ethics of meeting with another person.

Horatio Walpole

Horatio Walpole (1717-1797) - English writer, author of the novel "Castle of Otrada," is considered one of the founders of Gothic literature.

Laurence Stern

Laurence Stern (1713-1768) is an English writer and journalist, author of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy." Known for his playful and experimental texts.

Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) is an American science writer who has authored over 500 books, including robotic novels and "Fondation," one of science fiction's greatest authors.

Philip Dick

Philip Dick (1928-1982) is an American science fiction writer, author of "Robot Dreams" and "Blade Runner." Known for his philosophical and scientific motives in works.

Robert Heinlein

Robert Heinlein (1907-1988) is an American science fiction writer, author of "Strange in a Marvelous World" and "Strange Space." Influential science fiction author.

Ursula Le Guin

Ursula Le Guin (1929-2018) is an American writer known for her works of fiction and philosophy, including "Leviathan."

Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert (1920-1986) is an American writer and creator of "Dune," an iconic series of science fiction novels.

William Gibson

William Gibson (born 1948) is an American science fiction writer and author of cyberpunk novels including "Neuromancer" and "Call Me Kite."

Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov is an American science fiction writer and biochemist who has authored over 500 books, including the Robots and Foundation series.